Your Co-Worker Betty Is a Single Mother of Two

question 69

Essay

Your co-worker Betty is a single mother of two.She has to finish an important report by the end of the day.She realizes she might not be able to do that because the daycare where her kids stay has decided to close two hours earlier that day.You decide to chip in and tell her she can leave early to pick up her kids.You will take care of the report.What is this kind of support called? What other kinds of support can social networks provide us with?

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Definitions:

Ventral Surface

The front or abdominal side of the body of an animal or organ.

Dorsal Surface

The back side of the body in animals, opposite of ventral; often refers to the upper side.

Latissimus Dorsi

A broad, flat muscle on the back that helps in movement of the shoulder and the upper arm.

Trapezius Group

A collection of muscles in the upper back and neck region, responsible for moving the shoulder blades and extending the neck.