In the Context of Relationships and Health,a Common Conclusion Reached

question 59

Multiple Choice

In the context of relationships and health,a common conclusion reached by several studies involving thousands of people is that:

• A)close relationships predict health.
• B)close relationships promote stress and some forms of illness.
• C)lonely people are better equipped to deal with stress than those with close relationships.
• D)physical health is not linked to social support or the presence of relationships.

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Definitions:

Terror Management Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that fear of death motivates individuals to adhere to cultural beliefs and values, providing a sense of immortality through symbolic or literal means.

Approach Motivation

The drive or inclination to move towards, engage in, or achieve a positive outcome or reward.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Power Distance

Variation in the extent to which members of a culture or an organization (especially those with less power) accept an unequal distribution of power.