All of the Following Were Mentioned as Possible Reasons for the Positive

question 156

Multiple Choice

All of the following were mentioned as possible reasons for the positive effects of social support on illness EXCEPT:

• A) Social support fosters a stronger sense of identity and meaning in people's lives.
• B) Social support reduces exposure to negative factors such as loneliness.
• C) Social support networks often indirectly teach people effective problem-focused coping skills.
• D) Social support networks can use peer pressure to prevent people from using maladaptive coping strategies.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Disaffirm

The legal right of a minor or other parties to void or cancel certain types of contracts, to protect against exploitation.

Mental Condition

A state or situation concerning the psychological or psychiatric state of an individual, which can affect their thinking, behavior, and interaction with others.

Voidable

Describes a contract that may appear valid but can be legally declared void at the option of one of the parties due to certain defects.

Reasonable Manner

Acting with fairness, care, and prudence in a given set of circumstances, as would be expected from a similarly situated person.