Explain How Social Support Works as a Protective Factor Against

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Essay

Explain how social support works as a protective factor against stress. What evidence shows support for this notion and for the idea that disclosing upsetting experiences can enhance well-being?

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Definitions:

Permissible

That which is allowed or authorized by law, ethics, or some other governing body.

Hedonistic Utilitarian

A branch of utilitarian ethics focused on maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain as the criteria for determining the moral rightness of actions.

Satisfaction of Preferences

The achievement of a state where one's desires or preferences are fulfilled or met.

Paternalists

Individuals or entities that exercise authority by making decisions for others, purportedly in their best interests, often without their consent or against their wishes.