Why rejection hurts: a common neural alarm system for physical and social pain

@article{Eisenberger2004WhyRH,
  title={Why rejection hurts: a common neural alarm system for physical and social pain},
  author={Naomi I. Eisenberger and Matthew D. Lieberman},
  journal={Trends in Cognitive Sciences},
  year={2004},
  volume={8},
  pages={294-300}
}
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