An Important Variable in Understanding the Mechanism by Which Stress

question 30

Multiple Choice

An important variable in understanding the mechanism by which stress is moderated by social support appears to be the manner in which social support is assessed. When social support has been measured in terms of social integration, have been found. When subjective levels of social support have been assessed, however, have
Been found.

• A) buffering effects; direct effects
• B) buffering effects; few effects
• C) direct effects; buffering effects
• D) few effects; direct effects
• E) direct effects; few effects

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