Researchers distinguish jealousy from envy on the basis that jealousy is , while envy is .

A) a fear of losing something that you have; a desire for something that you do not have
B) a desire for something that you do not have; a sense of resentment that someone else has something that you don't have
C) a fear of losing something that you have; a sense of resentment that someone else has something that you don ' t have
D) a desire for something that you do not have; a fear of losing something that you have

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Researchers distinguish jealousy from envy on the basis that jealousy is ____, while envy is ____.

A) a fear of losing something that you have; a desire for something that you do not have
B) a desire for something that you do not have; a sense of resentment that someone else has something that you don't have
C) a fear of losing something that you have; a sense of resentment that someone else has something that you don ' t have
D) a desire for something that you do not have; a fear of losing something that you have

Shannon Dawkins · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Jealousy involves the fear of losing something (like a relationship) to someone else, while envy involves desiring something that someone else has, such as their success or possessions.

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