In response to the statement "If my mom keeps dropping me off late for work,I'm afraid they are going to fire me," which of the following would hold the characteristics of an effective supportive response?
A)"Are you going to say something to her about it?"
B)"Well,your mom has been going through a tough time lately."
C)"Stop worrying.Your boss isn't going to fire you."
D)"If I were you,I'd start getting a ride from your brother Larry instead."

Question

In response to the statement "If my mom keeps dropping me off late for work,I'm afraid they are going to fire me," which of the following would hold the characteristics of an effective supportive response? 
A)"Are you going to say something to her about it?"
B)"Well,your mom has been going through a tough time lately."
C)"Stop worrying.Your boss isn't going to fire you."
D)"If I were you,I'd start getting a ride from your brother Larry instead."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A supportive response should offer some form of advice or suggestion to the person, while also showing empathy and understanding of their situation. Option A does this by suggesting that the person talk to their mom about the issue, while also acknowledging that it is a valid concern. Option B downplays the importance of the issue and option C dismisses the person's worries entirely. Option D offers a suggestion but does not address the person's concerns about potentially losing their job.

In Response to the Statement "If My Mom Keeps Dropping