 For example, individuals suffering a severe loss such as the death of a spouse are often in need of help and assistance from others.Such individuals who have few conflicts with their social partners are predicted to experience grief—a means, in part, to signal need to others.Such individuals who have many conflicts with their social partners, in contrast, are predicted to experience depression—a means, in part, to "credibly" signal need to others who might be skeptical that the need is genuine.