Are There Any Differences in Health Between People Who Have

question 25

Multiple Choice

Are there any differences in health between people who have solid social support and people who don't?

• A) No-psychologists suspect that there are differences, but research has not consistently found any evidence that social support makes a real difference.
• B) Yes-although social support does not appear to improve people's physical health, it does improve their mood and general psychological well-being.
• C) Yes-social support appears to improve physical and psychological well-being, though it does not improve objective measures of health (e.g., recovery time from illness).
• D) Yes-social support has been tied to better health, more rapid recovery from illness, and a lower risk for mortality.

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Definitions:

Compensation

A compromise mechanism in which an individual attempts to make up for a negative situation by devoting himself or herself to another pursuit with increased vigor.

Conflict Management Techniques

Strategies and practices used to address and resolve disagreements and disputes in a constructive manner.

Nonaction

Doing nothing in hopes that a conflict will disappear.

Distributive Bargaining

A negotiation approach in which the goals of the parties are in conflict, and each party seeks to maximize its resources.