Which one of the following statements about social support is true?
Correct answer: C. Both a & b
- A. Social support in a broad social network impacts positively on health and stress
- B. Social support in small groups helps one resist pressures to comply with an outside majority or to be obey an immoral authority
- C. Both a & b
- D. Neither a nor b
Explanation
A broad network can provide emotional and practical support that benefits health and reduces stress, while supportive allies can help people resist conformity or immoral authority. Both statements are therefore true.
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