Social Support ________ Our Ability to Cope with Stressful Events

question 3

Multiple Choice

Social support ________ our ability to cope with stressful events.

• A) has no effect on
• B) usually increases
• C) usually decreases
• D) has an unpredictable effect on

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Definitions:

Innate Patterns

Fixed sequences of behavior or instincts present in animals from birth, not learned from experience, and manifest under certain conditions to ensure survival.

Biologically Determined

Characteristics or behaviors that are influenced by genetic makeup or inherent in the biology of an organism.

Physical Arousal

The physiological and psychological state of being awoken or activated, often in response to a stimulus.

Schachter

Stanley Schachter was a psychologist known for his development of the two-factor theory of emotion, which considers both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation.