Can People Satisfy the Need to Belong Via Membership in a Group

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Multiple Choice

Can people satisfy the need to belong via membership in a group or organization (e.g., a club or sports team) , even if they do not have friendships there?

• A) No, they must have close relationships with people in order to satisfy the need to belong.
• B) Yes, some people may find these social connections satisfying even if they do not form close relationships.
• C) Women can satisfy the need to belong this way, but men cannot.
• D) Children can satisfy the need to belong this way, but adults cannot.

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