Which of the following is one of the reasons why solitary confinement is considered a harsh punishment for prisoners?

A. We develop many of our important relationships in face-to-face contexts.
B. Most of us aren't satisfied if we have emotionally close relationships with people we don't get to see.
C. Being cut off from social interaction can be physically and psychologically devastating.
D. Interacting only with people for whom we have no real feelings is unrewarding.


Answer: C

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