Meeting the Need to Belong by Having Positive Interactions with Close

question 32

Multiple Choice

Meeting the need to belong by having positive interactions with close others is associated with:

• A) higher levels of loneliness.
• B) lower self-control.
• C) higher self-esteem.
• D) less happiness.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The dynamic process through which biological systems maintain stability and optimal internal conditions despite external changes.

Drives

Basic, innate urges that motivate behavior, such as hunger or thirst.

Cognitive-Mediational Theory

A theory in psychology that proposes our emotions are determined by our appraisal of the stimulus, suggesting that thoughts mediate between stimuli and emotional responses.

Appraisal

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or importance of something or someone.