Which of the Following Best Represents the Findings of Research

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents the findings of research on loneliness?

• A) Few young adults experience it.
• B) People who are lonely are always depressed because loneliness causes depression.
• C) It is related to low self-confidence, introversion, unhappiness, and emotional instability.
• D) People in relationships rarely feel lonely or depressed because they have somebody even if that person is NOT an ideal partner.

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Definitions:

Romantic Relationship

A deep and intimate relationship that involves emotional and physical intimacy, often characterized by love and affection between partners.

High Levels

Typically refers to situations, measurements, or quantities that are considerably above the average or norm, often implying a degree of intensity, concentration, or proficiency.

Actor-Observer Bias

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their personality or disposition.

External Causes

Factors or events outside an individual that are believed to influence their behavior or psychological state.