Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Loneliness

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes loneliness?

• A) It is unrelated to physiological problems.
• B) It is caused by immature behaviour in most cases.
• C) It is rarely linked with depression because loneliness is NOT a problem for most people.
• D) It is associated with increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and higher mortality rates.

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Definitions:

Linguistic Relativity

The hypothesis that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition, often referred to as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

Morphemes

The smallest grammatical units in a language that have meaning or grammatical function.

Syntax

The set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences in any given language, including the arrangement of words and phrases.

Semantics

The study of meaning in language, including how words and sentences represent particular ideas and objects.