Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About Loneliness

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about loneliness?

• A)Loneliness is synonymous with aloneness.
• B)Loneliness is the awareness that social relationships are less numerous or meaningful than what one desires.
• C)Lonely people are at an increased risk for high blood pressure and heart disease.
• D)Loneliness signals people to seek social connections,which facilitate survival.

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