Nidhi believes that, while having a good social support network helps her a great deal in times of stress, it really doesn't affect her well-being during
Other less stressful times of her life. She seems to be endorsing the _____
Hypothesis regarding social support and health.

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The buffering hypothesis suggests that social support primarily serves to protect (buffer) individuals from the adverse effects of high stress, implying that its benefits are most visible during stressful times rather than during less stressful periods. Nidhi's belief aligns with this hypothesis.

Nidhi Believes That, While Having a Good Social Support Network