Social support has been found to reduce psychological distress when people are exposed to stressors. This means that having friends, family, or other sources of support can help individuals cope with difficult situations and reduce the negative impact of stress.

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Social Support

Question 77

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Social support:

A) explains much of the effect of social class on psychological distress
B) is not as relevant to the stress process as researchers originally suspected
C) levels vary day by day for most people
D) increases psychological distress by increasing individuals' levels of social obligation
E) reduces psychological distress when people are exposed to stressors

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