Uncertain Circumstances Motivate People to Join Groups in Order to

question 80

Multiple Choice

Uncertain circumstances motivate people to join groups in order to

• A) engage in social comparison.
• B) reduce anxiety.
• C) gain information.
• D) all of the above

Grasp the concepts of various forms of loneliness and their causes.

Distinguish between social trends that contribute to loneliness and those that do not.

Recognize personal qualities associated with loneliness.

Understand the impact of social skills and behaviors on loneliness and relationships.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variables

Factors other than the independent variable that may cause or influence the outcome of a study, potentially leading to inaccurate conclusions.

Random Sample

A subset of a population chosen in such a way that every member has an equal chance of being included, ensuring the sample’s representativeness.

Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases are long-term medical conditions that are generally progressive and require ongoing management, such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.

Infectious Diseases

Diseases caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that can be transmitted from one individual to another.