A classmate tells you that she has over 700 Facebook friends. As a proponent of the social brain hypothesis, you will most likely
A) approve of her attempt to promote her "survival" by forming attachments to a large group.
B) conclude that she is more sociable and mentally healthy than the average person.
C) be skeptical of her ability to interact meaningfully with so many people.
D) recognize that she is using these "friendships" to mask her deep loneliness.

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The social brain hypothesis suggests that humans are wired to form strong, meaningful relationships with a select group of people, usually numbering around 150. Having over 700 Facebook friends may indicate that the classmate is attempting to broaden her social circle beyond what is typical for humans, which could compromise her ability to interact meaningfully with each individual. Therefore, being skeptical of her ability to interact meaningfully with so many people is the best choice.

A Classmate Tells You That She Has Over 700 Facebook