Maya Is Struggling with Her History Paper

Maya is struggling with her history paper. She is getting discouraged and starting to feel like a failure. Her friend Wanda offered to read it and make some suggestions. Wanda said she would work on her homework while Maya worked on the paper so they could talk about it. Wanda made sure to say several times, "Maya, I know you can do this!" Wanda is providing the _____ part of friendship.

A) physical support
B) affection and intimacy
C) social comparison
D) ego support