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

question 315

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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