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The Concept of Social Support Has Many Definitions

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The concept of social support has many definitions. What are these, as described in the text, and how do these types of social support serve to reduce the effects of stress?


Definitions:

Flow of Consciousness

A term used in psychology and literature to describe a person's inner stream of thoughts, feelings, and awareness, often in a continuous flow.

Mind Wandering

A cognitive process of thoughts shifting away from a task towards unrelated concerns or fantasies, often occurring unconsciously.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

Biological Clock

An internal mechanism that regulates physiological and behavioral functions on a cyclical basis, such as sleep and wakefulness.

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