10-24 Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes Our Current

question 19

Multiple Choice

10-24. Which of the following most accurately describes our current understanding of the link between social support and response to stress?

• A) Support from intimate friends or partners has a more powerful buffering effect than does support from other sources.
• B) Support from family is consistently better in reducing the impact of stress than is support from friends.
• C) Support from friends is consistently better in reducing the impact of stress than is support from family.
• D) All sources of support are equally good in buffering a person from the negative effects of stress.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when introduced following a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Aversive Event

An event that is unpleasant or undesirable and often leads to negative reactions or behaviors in an effort to avoid it.

Positive Event

An occurrence or situation that leads to beneficial or favorable outcomes for an individual or group.

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing stimulus, such as food or pain relief, that does not require learning to become effective.