University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

PSY 4333

CHAPTER TWELVE QUIZ

1)How is loneliness affected by culture?

2. Mark and Ryan are college students having a conversation in the dorm. They start out discussing their plans for the summer, and Mark tells Ryan that he isn't looking forward to returning home for the summer because his parents are in the process of getting divorced. They discuss the divorce for a few minutes, and then Ryan reveals that he isn't looking forward to going home either because he dislikes spending time with his father, who is verbally abusive. Mark and Ryan's conversation best illustrates   .
3. Why is self-disclosure beneficial to our health?

4. Sarah has a hard time opening up to other people and feels uncomfortable when people open up to her. She spends little time with friends and feels anxiety at social events despite wishing she had deeper interactions with others. Sarah probably

5. What is self-esteem?
6. Which two factors contribute to chronic loneliness most?