Which of the Following Features of a Social Support Appears

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features of a social support appears to be most critical in providing a buffering effect in the face of stress?

• A) size
• B) frequency of contact
• C) perception of quality of support
• D) perception of the status of its members

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Definitions:

Primary Drives

Basic, innate urges such as hunger, thirst, and the desire for warmth, crucial for survival.

Affiliation Motive

An inherent desire to belong to a group or form close personal relationships and social connections.

Innate Drive

An internal motivated force that drives individuals to fulfill basic physiological and psychological needs.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and the promotion of secondary sexual characteristics.