Why Is Social Support an Effective Protective Factor When Considering

question 349

Multiple Choice

Why is social support an effective protective factor when considering stress?

• A)It decreases immune functioning.
• B)It reduces feelings of control.
• C)It reduces exposure to risk factors such as loneliness.
• D)It decreases the sense of self identity.
• E)It allows the individual to get lost in the crowd.

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Definitions:

Alimentary Canal

The whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

GB

Commonly used as an abbreviation for Gallbladder, an organ that stores bile produced by the liver.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver that stores and concentrates bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver.

Solid Waste Products

materials discarded after being used, which are solid in form, including garbage, and not intended for further use.