The buffering and direct-effects hypotheses make DIFFERENT predictions regarding the effects of social support when stress is ______.
A) low
B) moderate
C) high
D) either low or high

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The buffering hypothesis suggests that social support is most beneficial when stress is high, as it buffers the negative effects of stress. In contrast, the direct-effects hypothesis posits that social support is beneficial regardless of stress levels, including when stress is low.

The Buffering and Direct-Effects Hypotheses Make DIFFERENT Predictions Regarding the Effects