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A person's behavioral reaction will depend on their feelings, their communication style, and their personality. For example, if someone is considered shy (personality), they might run away (behavior) from a situation that makes them feel bad. However, if someone is more extroverted (personality), their reaction could be different, like crying on a friend’s shoulder. Now that we understand the components of human interaction, let’s jump into the biological components of socialization. The following sections discuss how the human brain evolved to support increased interactions.

Experts say there are 16 different mechanisms at play during interactions with other people.

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Chapter 1: Why We Need People