Question 1

When people say, "You hurt my feelings," what do they usually mean?

Accepted Answer

When someone says "you hurt my feelings," they are usually expressing that they feel their relationship is in jeopardy because they don't feel cared about. It is not necessarily an expression of sadness or anger, nor does it have to be an indication that the relationship is ending.

Question 2

Suppose that Iris and Warren have been dating for a few weeks, but that Iris has just announced that she no longer wants to see Warren. Assuming that Warren is upset by this news, he will probably feel best-post-rejection-if he spends a few minutes looking at a picture of ____.

Accepted Answer

Looking at a close family member can provide Warren with comfort and emotional support during this difficult time. It may also help to remind him of the love and support he has in his life outside of his romantic relationships.

Question 3

Ostracism refers to being ____.

Accepted Answer

Ostracism refers to being excluded, rejected, or ignored by others. Options A, B, and D relate more to bullying or coercion, which may or may not involve ostracism.

Question 4

In one ancient culture, an entire community could agree to give a person the silent treatment for 10 years based on a certain number of offensive or aggressive actions; no one would speak to or interact with that person. What modern-day term is based on this?

Accepted Answer

The modern-day term based on the described practice is ostracism, which means to exclude or banish someone from a group or society due to disapproval or punishment for their behavior or opinions.

Question 5

Tye frequently experiences social rejection by his peers. If he is like most people, on these occasions he is most likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

Social rejection often leads to emotional distress, which can result in seeking comfort through "junky" or unhealthy foods as a coping mechanism.

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the typical responses that people show in the aftermath of social rejection?

Accepted Answer

After social rejection, people often become more sensitive to social cues and information about others as a way to avoid future rejection and to reconnect with others.

Question 7

People who experience social rejection tend to eat more unhealthy foods-ice cream, cookies, and French fries-compared to those that don't. Research suggests that this is mainly because social rejection triggers ____.

Accepted Answer

Social rejection can lead to a breakdown in self-regulation, making it harder for individuals to resist unhealthy food choices.

Question 8

Ricky tried to dye his hair black but left the dye on too long; clumps of his hair fell out completely, leaving weird bald patches on his scalp. The kids at school snickered at him, ignored him, and avoided him at lunchtime for a couple of weeks. After that, though, everyone forgot about it. Thus Ricky was subjected to a short-term bout of ____.

Accepted Answer

Social ostracism refers to the act of excluding or ignoring an individual in a social situation. In this case, Ricky was excluded by his peers due to his physical appearance, but the exclusion was short-term as the kids eventually forgot about it.

Question 9

Rejection sensitivity is a personality trait that involves a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

Rejection sensitivity involves an individual expecting or anticipating rejection from others, which can lead to negative emotions and behaviors.

Question 10

The tendency to expect rejection from others and to be hypersensitive to rejection is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

Rejection sensitivity is the tendency to expect rejection from others and to be hypersensitive to rejection. It can lead individuals to avoid social situations or to engage in self-sabotaging behaviors in relationships out of fear of being rejected. The bad apple effect refers to the negative effect that one member can have on a group, loneliness is a feeling of isolation or disconnection from others, and ostracism is the act of excluding or ignoring someone purposefully. None of these options accurately describe the concept of rejection sensitivity.

Question 11

People's INITIAL emotional reaction to social rejection is usually ____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

When it comes to the link between social rejection and eating, research has found that people who experience social rejection tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that people who experience social rejection tend to eat more as a result of decreased self-regulation. Social rejection can lead to feelings of distress and negative emotions, which can undermine a person's ability to control their eating behavior. As a coping mechanism, some people may turn to comfort foods or overeating as a means of regulating their emotions and reducing stress. This can lead to overconsumption of food and potential weight gain.

Question 13

If Arnold and Alice are dating, and Arnold forgets Alice's birthday, her feelings are likely to be hurt, regardless of ____.

Accepted Answer

Forgetting a birthday can hurt feelings regardless of intent, as the act itself can be perceived as neglectful or inconsiderate.

Question 14

Compared to other people, people who are repeatedly ostracized by others over a period of time are relatively likely to report ____.

Accepted Answer

Repeated ostracism can lead to significant psychological distress, manifesting as pain and illness, depression, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders.

Question 15

People's feelings tend to be hurt the most when they receive a clear sign from another person that the person ____.

Accepted Answer

When someone receives a clear sign that the other person does not care as much about the relationship as they do, it can be a deeply hurtful experience. This can lead to feelings of rejection, lack of self-worth, and a sense of loss. If someone feels invested in a relationship and they receive a signal that the other person is not as invested, it can be difficult to move forward and continue putting effort into the relationship.

Question 16

The term ostracism originally came from ____.

Accepted Answer

Ostracism was a practice in ancient Athens, Greece where citizens could vote to banish a person considered a threat to the city-state for a period of ten years. The term "ostracism" comes from the Greek word ostrakon, which means "potsherd" or "shell," as citizens would write the name of the person they wanted to banish on a fragment of pottery or shell.

Question 17

Anya, a high school student, finally musters up to courage to say hello to a group of "cool" kids at school. Suppose that these kids completely reject her by snubbing her greeting and then laughing at her as she walks by. In the immediate aftermath of this social rejection, Anya goes straight in to her geometry class, where she finds that there is a pop quiz. She is most likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

Anya has just experienced a social rejection, which can be a significant blow to one's self-esteem and emotional well-being. This may result in her experiencing emotional numbness, which can involve feeling detached and disconnected from her emotions. As a result, it is less likely that she will be in a positive mood or perform unusually well on the quiz. While it is possible that she may demonstrate self-discipline, it is not necessarily the most likely outcome given the emotional impact of the social rejection.

Question 18

How does social rejection relate to eating patterns, if at all?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that social rejection can lead to an increase in unhealthy eating patterns, such as consuming more high-calorie, high-fat foods and fewer nutritious foods. This can be due to a desire for comfort or a coping mechanism for the negative emotions associated with rejection.

Question 19

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to respond in several predictable ways. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical (temporary) responses?

Accepted Answer

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to show a low degree of self-regulation, as they may engage in impulsive or self-destructive behaviors.

Question 20

When a person is ostracized by a parent or spouse over a long period of time, it is ____.

Accepted Answer

Ostracism by a significant other over a long period of time can be more devastating than ostracism by strangers for a few minutes due to the deep emotional connection and bond with the significant other. The long-term ostracism can lead to feelings of loneliness, social pain, and depression.

Quiz 11: Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection