Nicole faces a challenging project at work,and isn't sure she can accomplish the task she was assigned.Her co-workers sincerely assure her that she can,pointing out how she has always met past challenges and she has the skills for this task.This illustrates which type of social support?

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This scenario illustrates both specific social support, as her co-workers are pointing out her past successes and skills that are relevant to this particular challenge, and enacted social support, as they are providing her with practical assistance in the form of encouragement and assurance.

Nicole Faces a Challenging Project at Work,and Isn't Sure She