According to the Textbook's Suggestions for Providing Effective Social Support

question 22

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook's suggestions for providing effective social support, you are MOST likely to be perceived as helpful if you:

• A)pretend to be cheerful and downplay the other person's situation by saying something like "I wouldn't worry about it because I'm sure everything will turn out okay."
• B)talk about yourself and problems you have experienced in the past.
• C)tell the person, "I know exactly how you feel."
• D)ask questions in a way that encourages the other person to express his or her feelings and emotions.

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Definitions:

Racial And Sexual Hierarchies

Social structures that privilege certain races and genders over others, affecting access to power, resources, and opportunities in society.

Racism And Heterosexism

Interconnected systems of oppression based on race and sexual orientation, respectively, where prejudice and discrimination against people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are maintained.

Social Welfare Policies

Government policies designed to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of citizens, particularly the most vulnerable, through services such as healthcare, education, and financial support.

Black Women's Fertility

The biological and sociocultural aspects influencing the ability of Black women to conceive and bear children.