Research Has Found That Loneliness Can Be Prevented or Reduced

question 47

Multiple Choice

Research has found that loneliness can be prevented or reduced by all of the following activities EXCEPT which one?

• A) Attributing one's loneliness to unstable, short lived influences rather than lasting deficiencies
• B) Expending greater effort to enhance friendships rather than focusing such effort on developing romantic attachments
• C) Avoiding situations that might intensify social anxiety
• D) Hopefulness (optimism) that the situation will improve

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