The tendency to expect rejection from others and be hypersensitive to rejection is known as ____.
A)the bad apple effect
B)rejection sensitivity
C)loneliness
D)emotional rejection

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Rejection sensitivity is the term used to describe the predisposition to perceive and overreact to rejection by others. This psychological condition involves being overly sensitive to signs of rejection or exclusion.

The Tendency to Expect Rejection from Others and Be Hypersensitive