Nikki realizes that her boyfriend does not give her the attention she needs, so she spends more time with her friends and family, who give her more attention. Her actions follow the ideas of the

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The interpersonal needs theory suggests that people have inherent needs for inclusion, affection, and control in their relationships. Nikki's actions of seeking more attention and connection from people who can meet those needs for her align with this theory. The other options do not fully explain her behavior in this scenario.

Nikki Realizes That Her Boyfriend Does Not Give Her the Attention