Amos Works as a Forest Ranger, and Often Spends Weeks

question 89

Multiple Choice

Amos works as a forest ranger, and often spends weeks in the wilderness all alone. As the days pass, he begins to feel extremely lonely and isolated, and begins talking to himself, the trees, and the nearby animals. Which of the following theories best explains Amos's behaviour?

• A) Attributional theory
• B) Social comparison theory
• C) Cognitive dissonance theory
• D) The need-to-belong theory

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