According to Recent Work on Social Support by Brown and His

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to recent work on social support by Brown and his colleagues (2003) ,older adults who__________ experience benefits to their health and live longer than those who do not.

• A) only receive social support
• B) provide social support for others
• C) refuse to accept help from others in order to maintain their independence
• D) rely on family-but not friends-for social support
• E) have replaced family support with the support of friends

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Definitions:

Pleasure-Seeking

The act of continually seeking activities or experiences that provide enjoyment or satisfaction.

Post-Partum Depression

A form of depression that occurs after childbirth, characterized by sadness, anxiety, and fatigue that can interfere with a mother's ability to care for herself or her family.

Depression of Offspring

The occurrence of depressive symptoms or disorders in the children of individuals with depression, potentially due to genetic, environmental, or psychological factors.

Maternal

Pertaining to motherhood or the qualities associated with being a mother.