There Are Many More Lonely People Than We Tend to Think

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Multiple Choice

There are many more lonely people than we tend to think. Some psychologists believe that people's feelings of loneliness reflect a deeper concern about existential questions of

• A) the existence of a supreme being.
• B) alienation.
• C) the search for meaning in one's life.
• D) both b and c

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Definitions:

Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation

Describes two types of motivation where intrinsic refers to doing something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable, and extrinsic refers to doing something for external rewards or to avoid punishments.

Problem-Focused Coping

A coping strategy where an individual directly tackles a stressful situation to minimize or eliminate its impact.

Emotion-Focused Coping

Coping strategies aimed at reducing or managing the emotional distress associated with a situation.

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that sensory feedback from our facial expressions can affect our mood and even change our emotional state.