Mark Complains of Being Lonely

question 66

Multiple Choice

Mark complains of being lonely. He feels that he has been plagued by bad luck and that the right circumstances never present themselves for meeting new people. Mark is probably lonely because he

• A)lacks social skills.
• B)is cynical about human nature.
• C)has an external locus of control.
• D)lacks empathy.

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Definitions:

Outcome Expectancies

Beliefs about the outcomes that will result from engaging in a particular behavior.

Health Habits

Regular practices or behaviors engaged in by individuals that can influence their overall health and well-being.

Predicting Behaviors

The process of forecasting an individual's future actions based on past and present data.

Changing Health Behaviors

The process of modifying personal habits to improve health outcomes, such as adopting a healthy diet or quitting smoking.