an SAT grammar question

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<p>the psychologist states that most people want the same things:[interesting and meaningful work, respect, and to have them be loved for themselves alone.]
D interesting and meaningful work, respect, and their own love
E to have interesting and meaningful work, to be respected, and to be loved for themselves alone</p>

<p>the explanation says the answer D involves a problem with diction.</p>

<p>well I’m not quite getting the phrase “to be loved for themselves”… I’m not a native speaker so I do not fully understand the differences between " to be loved for themselves" and “their own like”. In my opinion the former one means “to be loved by others(I can’t see what it mean by for themselves alone… maybe it means ‘being loved by others for the purpose of their own will, or they personally want to be loved…’)” and I think the latter one means “their love for someone else or the state of being in love…” </p>

<p>well I got quite confused and please help me out.</p>

2

<p>Is D the correct answer? Well, I think this question tests your ability to find out the answer that is most parallel. The answer D provides three nouns, so it is the best answer.</p>

3

<p>Well, “their own love,” means something different than “to be loved for themselves alone.” One illustrates a passion of the individual’s, while the other denotes that the individual is loved for who they are.</p>