How Sensitive Is Your Brain to Social Threats?

Mind Origins — Social Safety & Belonging Quiz

Social Safety & Belonging · 6 quick questions

How Sensitive Is Your Brain to Social Threats?

Explore how your ancient social circuits guide modern choices. No right or wrong answers—just awareness. You’ll get a tailored next step, free resources, and scientific references at the end.

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Scientific References

Nesse, R.M. & Williams, G.C. (1994). Why We Get Sick.
Sapolsky, R.M. (2004). Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers.
Barrett, L.F. & Satpute, A.B. (2013). Large-scale brain networks in affective & social neuroscience. Current Opinion in Neurobiology.
Cosmides, L. & Tooby, J. (2013). Evolutionary psychology: new perspectives on cognition & motivation.
Gilbert, P. (2009). The Compassionate Mind.

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