What Does the Buffering Hypothesis State About the Moderation of Stress

question 38

Multiple Choice

What does the buffering hypothesis state about the moderation of stress by social support?

• A)Psychological stress cannot be effectively moderated through social support.
• B)Social support is equally beneficial during stressful as well as nonstressful periods.
• C)Humans are the only effective sources of social support.
• D)Social support offers little benefit in periods of low stress.

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