Nicole Faces a Challenging Project at Work,and Isn't Sure She

question 29

Multiple Choice

Nicole faces a challenging project at work,and isn't sure she can accomplish the task she was assigned.Her co-workers sincerely assure her that she can,pointing out how she has always met past challenges and she has the skills for this task.This illustrates which type of social support?

• A)generalized
• B)specific
• C)enacted
• D)both 'b' and 'c'

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Definitions:

Personality and Culture

The study of how an individual's unique character traits are influenced by and interact with their cultural background.

Conscientious

The trait of being thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well.

Characteristic Personality Profiles

Refers to a distinctive set of traits, behaviors, and patterns of thinking that characterize an individual across different situations.

Ingroups

Social groups to which an individual feels a sense of belonging or identifies with.