Imogene has just returned from maternity leave to teach high school biology. As the school term progresses, she feels increasingly torn and tearfully voices her concern to a friend that there are not enough hours in a day to be both a good mom and a good teacher. Imogene's friend gives her a hug and tells her that she admires Imogene for being such a good mother and teacher. Imogene is the recipient of:

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Imogene's friend is providing emotional support by acknowledging and validating Imogene's feelings, and expressing admiration for her efforts as both a mother and teacher. Emotional support can help individuals cope with stress and negative emotions. Instrumental support would involve providing concrete help or assistance to address the challenges Imogene is facing. Role conflict refers to the stress that arises when individuals face competing demands or expectations from different roles or positions, which Imogene may be experiencing, but it is not the support she is receiving from her friend. Negative social support would involve providing unsupportive or critical comments, which Imogene's friend is not doing.

Imogene Has Just Returned from Maternity Leave to Teach High