According to the Text, Research Has Demonstrated That Social Support

question 136

Multiple Choice

According to the text, research has demonstrated that social support has an impact on

• A) Type A behaviour.
• B) locus of control.
• C) stress resistance.
• D) approach-approach conflict.

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