Regarding Solitude,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 105

Multiple Choice

Regarding solitude,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) In our intensely social world, a person who is alone is either a loner, a social outcast, or extremely shy.
• B) In extreme cases, people who shun social interactions and are troubled by their isolation may even be diagnosed with a mental disorder, such as agoraphobia.
• C) A person who is alone may simply prefer solitude.
• D) Many of history's most creative and spiritual individuals have found insight in their solitude.

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