Why Is Social Support an Effective Protective Factor When Considering

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why is social support an effective protective factor when considering stress?

• A) it decreases immune functioning
• B) it reduces feelings of control
• C) it reduces exposure to risk factors such as loneliness
• D) it decreases the sense of self identity
• E) it allows the individual to get lost in the crowd

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Definitions:

Human Resources

The department within an organization that focuses on recruitment, management, and guidance for the people who work in it.

Hostile Attribution Bias

A cognitive bias in which individuals tend to interpret others’ behaviors as having hostile intent, even when it's ambiguous or benign.

Retribution Bias

The tendency to seek punishment for perceived wrongs or injustices, often influenced by emotions rather than rational judgment.

Potency Bias

The tendency to see powerful individuals as more influential or important than they actually are.