The Concept of Social Support Has Many Definitions

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Essay

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?

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Definitions:

Amplitude

The magnitude or intensity of a wave's oscillation, such as in sound waves or electromagnetic waves, indicating the strength or power of the wave.

Sound Waves

Audible waves that transit through the air or various media, detectable when they come into contact with the auditory organs of humans or animals.

Alpha Waves

These are brain waves detected by electroencephalography (EEG), typically indicating a state of wakeful relaxation.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening at the base of the stapes bone in the middle ear that transfers sound vibrations to the cochlea.