Bad feelings can come from being socially excluded. When this happens, people are more likely to ________

A) make themselves feel better by helping others
B) not feel much empathy for others
C) feel empathy only for those people who had previously excluded them
D) feel empathy for others who were similarly rejected
E) become extremely helpful toward person of lower status


Answer: B

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