Rife (1984) argued that stress increases the desire to affiliate ONLY when __________.a. being with others has the potential to
reduce the negative impact of the situation b. the stress is embarassing in nature c. in collectivist cultures d. with people who are experiencing the same type of stressful situation, but not with people who have successfully overcome the same stressful situation
Answer:a. being with others has the potential to reduce the negative impact of the situation.
Explanation: affiliate means to connect to a certain group. Usually when you are stressed you are likely to go partying or meet up with the friends only if you feel that being with them will make you feel a little bit less stressed. If they have there is a potential that they may make things worse you are likely not to affiliate.
