TED-Ed: How to deal with rejection | TED-Ed

The video explores the psychological and emotional impact of rejection, highlighting its similarity to physical pain. It discusses the social and evolutionary aspects of rejection, offering strategies for coping and understanding. The importance of self-perception in interpreting rejection is emphasized, along with the need to maintain supportive relationships.

What do FMRI studies reveal about the brain's response to rejection?

• It activates regions associated with physical pain.

• It reduces activity in the brain's reward centers.

• It shows no significant brain activity.

• It only affects the emotional centers of the brain.

Why might rejection from a stranger still hurt?

• Because it affects our financial stability.

• Because it is a sign of personal failure.

• Because it is perceived as a threat to our social well-being.

• Because it threatens our physical safety.

What is a helpful question to ask yourself when dealing with rejection?

• Does this rejection mean I should change my career?

• Is this rejection affecting my financial status?

• Does this rejection really matter in my life?

• Is this rejection a sign of my intelligence?

How can self-perception influence reactions to rejection?

• It always results in positive self-reflection.

• It can lead to misinterpreting neutral reactions as rejections.

• It makes people more likely to accept rejection.

• It has no impact on reactions to rejection.

What is a common way to cope with rejection?

• Reconnecting with those who accept you.

• Ignoring all social interactions.

• Focusing solely on work.

• Isolating oneself from others.