Loneliness, Lonesomeness, Aloneness

Question 1

Def. Loneliness

Answer 1

unpleasant feeling connected with isolation and the need for human intimacy or interpersonal intimacy.

Question 2

Def. Lonely

Answer 2

missing the contact of another who is far from one either by death or physical separation or emotional separateness.

Question 3

Def. Lonesome

Answer 3

an adjective used to describe a lonely person.

Question 4

Def. Aloneness

Answer 4

a chosen state of being by oneself

Question 5

Def. Alienation

Answer 5

a condition or feeling of being estranged or separated from self or others.

Question 6

(5) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 6

Bottom- Up:

Physiologic
Safety & Security
Love & Belonging
Self-Esteem
Self-Actualization

Question 7

Sullivan’s belief about Human Behavior:

Answer 7

Oriented to the pursuit of satisfaction & pursuit of security.

Central Theme: Anxiety is the prime motivator of building self esteem.

Self-system: personality concept (interconnected network of beliefs) resulting from relationships with parents & used to minimize anxiety.

Sublimation: substituting/ channeling negative emotions into positive emotions.

Selective Inattention: perceptual defense by ignoring, rejecting anxiety-provoking experiences.

Dissociation: impulses, desires, needs that a person refuses to allow into awareness.

Personification: image one has of oneself: “good me”, “bad me”, “not me”–hidden in the unconscious.

Question 8

8 Emotions that Loneliness is related to:

Answer 8

1. Anxiety & fear
2. Anger
3. Acceptance
4. Anticipation
5. Disgust
6. Hope
7. Joy
8. Sadness and loss

Question 9

8 Behavioral Indicators of Loneliness:

Answer 9

1. nothing matters
2. physical appearance neglected
3. anxiety symptoms
4. depressive symptoms
5. clinging love relationship
6. lack of broad interests
7. abuse of others good will
8. inability to give nurturance to others

Question 10

Alienation & Estrangement lead to what 3 things:

Answer 10

1. Powerlessness, normlessness–socially accepted behaviors are no longer effective
2. dependence on life styles that emphasize withdrawal & retreat to feel secure
3. Dependence on rituals to deal w/alienation, psychosomatic behavior