Affiliation motivation is:
a. the drive to have as many friends as possible.
b. the desire to be around other people as often as possible.
c. the need to have at least a few permanent meaningful relationships.
d. the desire to be isolated from others.
Answer: C
Rationale: An individual must have the sense that these feelings are part of a permanent relationship, such as a friendship, kinship, or shared group membership.
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