An evolutionary psychology explanation of our attention to social exclusion suggests that in our ancient past when we were rejected by our group, our chances of surviving were severely reduced. Therefore, our predisposition to pay close attention to instances of social inclusion or exclusion is a direct result of our ancestors':

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Our ancestors' ability to reproduce was closely tied to their social standing and inclusion within a group, as being part of a group increased their chances of survival and, consequently, reproduction.

An Evolutionary Psychology Explanation of Our Attention to Social Exclusion