7.5 - Social Support
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Practice Questions
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What is social support?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of help friends and family offer.
Name a type of social support.
💡 Hint: Recall the types discussed in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of support involves giving advice?
💡 Hint: Consider which support type helps with decision-making.
True or False: Emotional support can help reduce anxiety.
💡 Hint: Think about how friends can make you feel better.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario where an individual is facing job loss. Discuss how social support can provide multiple forms of assistance during this stressful time.
💡 Hint: Think about roles that people close to the individual can play.
Evaluate how social support might differ in different cultures and its implications for managing stress.
💡 Hint: Consider how societal values shape support systems.
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