Social psychologists define the need to belong as the desire to ____.
A) fit in, or be accepted by, individuals or groups of individuals
B) form and maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals
C) feel that one contributes to a cause or purpose larger than oneself
D) communicate with others and/or maintain interpersonal contact with others on a regular, ongoing basis

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The need to belong is primarily about forming and maintaining close, lasting relationships with others, which is a fundamental human motivation.

Social Psychologists Define the Need to Belong as the Desire