Social rejection by a member of the opposite race based on race alone is an example of _____ and is more likely to lead to physiological changes associated with a _____ state.

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Social rejection based on race alone is an example of discrimination. The response of fight or approach is more likely in this situation, as the rejection may elicit anger or the desire to prove oneself to the rejecting individual. The flight or avoidant response is more commonly associated with situations involving threat or fear.

Social Rejection by a Member of the Opposite Race Based