The Discrepancy Model of Loneliness Suggests That Intensity of Loneliness

question 36

Multiple Choice

The discrepancy model of loneliness suggests that intensity of loneliness is a function of the difference between:

• A) the actual level and the desired level of social contact.
• B) the level of social contact that the person biologically needs and what he/she achieves.
• C) the level of social contact and one's attachment style.
• D) All of these.

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Definitions:

Engaging

Capturing interest or attention; involving someone in a lively or interesting manner.

Sports

Activities involving physical exertion and skill, often competitive, where an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.

Caregivers

are individuals who provide care for someone who is sick, elderly, or unable to take care of themselves, often a family member or professional provider.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinct character, influencing their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.