Suppose That Anabelle and Roger Are Two Lonely People

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Anabelle and Roger are two lonely people. Anabelle seeks to stave off loneliness by forming "relationships" with her favorite celebrities (reading about their lives in Us  magazine, watching updates about them on E! Entertainment , etc.) , while Roger seeks to dissipate his loneliness by spending time with his dog Fluff (buying him presents, taking him for long walks, and talking to him each night about his day) . What does research suggest about the effectiveness of these techniques?

A) Both Anabelle and Roger should have some success in staving off loneliness.
B) Anabelle will likely have some success in staving off loneliness but Roger will not.
C) Roger will likely have some success in staving off loneliness but Anabelle will not.
D) Neither Anabelle nor Roger is likely to have success in staving off loneliness.