Which of the Following Statements About Social Support and Stress

question 351

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about social support and stress is least accurate?

• A)Social support improves physical and psychological well-being.
• B)The family is the best source of social support for dealing with work stress.
• C)Social support helps people cope with stress when it is encountered.
• D)Social support refers to having close ties with other people.
• E)Co-workers and superiors are good sources of support for dealing with work stress.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls levels of blood sugar by helping glucose absorption into the body's tissues.

Appetite

The desire to eat food, felt as hunger, which can be influenced by physiological, psychological, and environmental factors.

Taste Buds

sensory organs located on the tongue, responsible for the perception of taste, including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami flavors.

Glucose Entry

The process by which glucose, a primary source of energy, enters cells to be utilized for metabolic processes.