Social Psychologists Define the Need to Belong as the Desire

question 174

Multiple Choice

Social psychologists define the need to belong as the desire to ____.

• A) fit in, or be accepted by, individuals or groups of individuals
• B) form and maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals
• C) feel that one contributes to a cause or purpose larger than oneself
• D) communicate with others and/or maintain interpersonal contact with others on a regular, ongoing basis

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