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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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