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Humans, like most other mammals, live in social groups. 

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Humans are exquisitely sensitive to the behavior of others around us. 

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Humans are motivated by a need to belong—also called the affiliation need. 

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We seek contact with others and approval from others. 

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Whenever we are deprived of human contact and approval, we feel distressed and anxious. 

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This is especially true when we believe that others have deliberately excluded us

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Social isolation produces psychological pain in the form of depression, sadness, and anger, as well as triggering higher levels of aggressive behavior. 

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Social isolation also impairs physical health, leading to more frequent illness and even an earlier death.