After Marie's plane crashed, her mother came to stay. Her friends visited often and went to lunch and dinner with her occasionally. This situation probably contributed to Marie's coping ability after the accident. How does this relate as a factor in her response to stress?

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Social support is the presence of people who can offer emotional and practical assistance in times of stress. In this situation, Marie's mother and friends provided her with social support, which likely helped her cope with the stress of the plane crash. The other options (personality, severity of the trauma, the nature of her childhood experiences) may also play a role in her response to stress but are not as directly related to the social support she received after the accident.

After Marie's Plane Crashed, Her Mother Came to Stay