Cynthia is distressed because she has no best friend or lover,whereas Andrew suffers because he has few friends or acquaintances.Cynthia is experiencing ___ and Andrew is experiencing ___.

A) downward social comparison;upward social comparison
B) love deprivation;social deprivation
C) emotional loneliness;social loneliness
D) group loneliness;dyadic loneliness
E) loneliness;social rejection

Emotional Loneliness

A state of feeling isolated and disconnected from others, lacking intimacy or deep, emotional connections.

Social Loneliness

The feeling of not having enough social contacts or relationships, or of being disconnected from others.

Social Deprivation

A condition resulting from a lack of social contact, interaction, and relationships with others, which can lead to negative psychological and emotional effects.