An Important Variable in Understanding the Mechanism by Which Stress

question 20

Multiple Choice

An important variable in understanding the mechanism by which stress is moderated by social support appears to be the manner in which social support is assessed.When social support has been measured in terms of social integration,_______________ have been found.When subjective levels of social support have been assessed,however,_______________ have been found.

• A) direct effects; few effects
• B) buffering effects; few effects
• C) buffering effects; direct effects
• D) direct effects; buffering effects

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