Experiencing discrimination increases risk-taking, anger, and vigilance
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 15:10
in Psychology & Sociology
Experiencing rejection not only affects how we think and feel -- over the long-term it can also influence our physical and mental health. New research suggests that when rejection comes in the form of discrimination, people respond with a pattern of thoughts, behaviors, and physiological responses that may contribute to overall health disparities.