The ____ says that a perceived high degree of social support from family and friends protects one from the potentially adverse effects of stressful events.
A) buffering hypothesis
B) stress hypothesis
C) delta hypothesis
D) social hypothesis

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The buffering hypothesis specifically refers to the concept that social support can protect an individual from the negative consequences of stress. The other answer options do not accurately describe this concept.

The ____ Says That a Perceived High Degree of Social