When Sabrina Tried to Talk to Her Husband, Adam, About

When Sabrina tried to talk to her husband, Adam, about the problems she was having with her boss, Adam interrupted her and said, "You're getting all upset over nothing. Now, this is what you need to do." He went on to explain to her why her reaction was irrational, how she should be feeling instead, and what she should say and do if the situation ever occurred again. Based on the criteria discussed in the In Focus box "Providing Effective Social Support," how would you evaluate Adam's attempt to provide social support for Sabrina?

A) Adam's helpful advice will significantly lessen Sabrina's distress, especially if she does what he tells her to do.
B) Because Adam is providing emotional support but not tangible or informational support, Sabrina will probably turn to another confidant.
C) Adam's response will not help Sabrina and may even make her feel worse.
D) Sabrina will experience a heightened sense of personal control, which should significantly lower her level of stress and decrease her chance of illness.