The tendency to seek social support and the perception that one had good emotional support were associated with _______________ suggesting buffering of stress responses.

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The question mentions that seeking social support and perceiving good emotional support was associated with buffering of stress responses. NK cells are involved in immune responses to stress, and high NK cell activity suggests a better immune response. Therefore, the association between social support and good emotional support with high NK cell activity suggests that these factors help buffer stress responses. Option A (low NK cell activity) and C (increases in lymphocyte responses) are not supported by the information provided in the question. Thus, the best answer is B.

The Tendency to Seek Social Support and the Perception That