When participants adjusted their beliefs about how much others valued them, areas linked to social rejection were activated. In contrast, acceptance triggered the ventral striatum, a region ...

Rejection sensitivity can also lead to misinterpretation of social cues, which can further ... that thought with “I am worthy of love and acceptance.” Another technique used in CBT is exposure ...

High schoolers are putting a positive spin on the hardship of college admissions processes with “rejection cakes.” ...

Rejection Cake Trend ... Hanson and Norman claim that this display is currently spreading on social media, where videos of acceptance that feature tears and excitement are streaming onto teenagers ...