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Sep 2026
The Stress of Being Left Out: Physiological and Behavioral Responses to Ostracism in Preverbal Infants
ABSTRACT Being ostracized is a stressful experience that affects behavioral and physiological reactivity in adults. However, evidence regarding its impact early in life remains limited. This study investigated whether inclusion or exclusion during a ball‐tossing game influenced physiological and behavioral reactivity i...
G. Basset, E. Quadrelli, C. Turati et al.
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