John received a poor performance evaluation from his boss. On the weekend, he talks with his neighbor Faisal about his situation. Faisal asks him questions about his work and the evaluation, and as a result John develops a plan of action for improving his productivity. Faisal has provided:
A) Instrumental support
B) Informational support
C) Esteem support
D) Achievement support
E) Social companionship

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Faisal provided informational support by asking John questions about his work and the evaluation, which led John to develop a plan of action for improving his productivity. Instrumental support involves providing tangible assistance or resources, esteem support involves providing encouragement and recognition, achievement support involves helping someone achieve specific goals, and social companionship involves providing emotional support and companionship.

John Received a Poor Performance Evaluation from His Boss