Neuroscience Finds Modesty Shields the Brain Against Criticism

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: February 28, 2026 05:46

New research published in Human Brain Mapping reveals that modesty—a genuine tendency to place less focus on oneself—acts as an emotional buffer against criticism. Neuroscientists found that modest individuals experience reduced neural activity in regions linked to social pain, enabling them to handle rejection and negative feedback more effectively.

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