According to an evolutionary perspective,people have a need to belong because:

A) early humans who formed social bonds were more likely to survive and reproduce.
B) it contributes to self-esteem.
C) the need to belong helps prevent people from becoming mentally ill,and mental illness is maladaptive.
D) they enjoy the company of others.

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach in psychology that explains human behavior in terms of the role it plays in survival and reproduction, based on evolutionary biology principles.

Social Bonds

Emotional or social ties that link individuals together, such as relationships between family members, friends, or members of a community.

Reproduce

To produce a copy or duplicate of something, or in biological terms, to generate offspring.