The Social Buffering Hypothesis Suggests That

The social buffering hypothesis suggests that

A) People with little or no social support are at a greater disadvantage in coping with the demands of every day life
B) People with strong natural support systems are better able to deal with major life changes and challenges
C) People in stressful situations are likely to suffer more physical, emotional and social dysfunction if they have good connections to supportive social networks
D) None of the above
E) A and C above.