________ social support provides the buffer against stress and it is ________ to actual support.
A) Enacted; unrelated
B) Enacted; related
C) Perceived; unrelated
D) Perceived; related

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Perceived social support is more strongly associated with better mental health outcomes and acts as a buffer against stress. This is because the belief or perception that support is available if needed can be more impactful than the actual receipt of support, making it unrelated to enacted (actual) support.

________ Social Support Provides the Buffer Against Stress and It