Paul just found out that all of his friends in the dorm went to a party without him.Which of the following structures in Paul's brain would we expect to be especially activated by this social rejection?
A)the amygdala
B)the hippocampus
C)the anterior cingulate cortex
D)the posterior cingulate cortex

Question

Paul just found out that all of his friends in the dorm went to a party without him.Which of the following structures in Paul's brain would we expect to be especially activated by this social rejection?​ 
A)the amygdala 
B)the hippocampus 
C)the anterior cingulate cortex 
D)the posterior cingulate cortex

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The anterior cingulate cortex is responsible for processing emotional responses, regulating autonomic stress responses, and monitoring social interactions. It has been found to be particularly activated in response to social rejection or exclusion.

Paul Just Found Out That All of His Friends in the Dorm