The Idea That Social Support Can Be Defined in Terms

question 90

Multiple Choice

The idea that social support can be defined in terms of having a close, confiding relationship with a significant other is most consistent with the

• A) self-focus model.
• B) intimacy model.
• C) social contact model.
• D) perceived availability model

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Definitions:

Feminist Theory

An approach that aims to understand gender inequality, focusing on women's social roles, experiences, interests, and feminist politics.

Gender Inequality

The unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their gender, often resulting in limited access to resources, opportunities, and rights.

Protestant Ethic

A concept introduced by Max Weber, suggesting that the work ethic and practices associated with Protestantism contributed to the economic success of Protestant groups.

Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist known for his theories on bureaucracy, social stratification, and the sociology of religion.