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haleyc112

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Ellen is an 85-year-old widow who spends most of her days watching television and doing crossword puzzles. She has few friends and only has occasional contact with her family because she doesn't want to be a burden to them. Ellen complains that she is lonely and is unable to recognize that she
 
  A) is a prisoner of her loneliness because she fails to realize how much others could benefit from her company.
  B) is unable to change her pattern because she is set in her ways.
  C) needs to stop complaining so people will want to be with her.
  D) is feeling sorry for herself.

Question 2

Making time for yourself is a basic part of:
 
  A) shyness.
  B) self-care.
  C) loneliness.
  D) connectivity.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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