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

The video explores the emotional pain of rejection, likening it to physical pain. It discusses how rejection is perceived as a threat to social well-being, possibly rooted in evolutionary survival mechanisms. The video provides strategies for coping with rejection, emphasizing self-reflection and understanding the nature of relationships. It concludes by encouraging viewers to reconnect with those who accept them.

What does rejection trigger in the brain that is similar to physical pain?

• Increased heart rate

• Brain activity in neural regions

• Release of endorphins

• Decreased blood pressure

How do behavioral psychologists explain the evolutionary role of rejection?

• As a way to increase social bonds

• As a mechanism to avoid physical harm

• As a survival mechanism in small clans

• As a method to improve communication

What is a helpful question to ask yourself when feeling rejected?

• How can I avoid rejection in the future?

• Does this rejection really matter?

• What can I do to change their mind?

• Is this rejection affecting my career?

What should you remember if someone close to you doesn't value your relationship as much as you do?

• You should change to meet their expectations

• It means you should end the relationship

• Their rejection is about their own needs

• It's a reflection of your self-worth

What is a common way to cope with rejection?

• Seeking revenge on those who rejected you

• Reconnecting with those who accept you

• Ignoring the feelings of rejection

• Isolating yourself from others