A combination of emotional concern, instrumental aid, information, and appraisal best describes
A) social networks.
B) social contacts.
C) social support.
D) all these things.

Question

A combination of emotional concern, instrumental aid, information, and appraisal best describes​
A) ​social networks.
B) ​social contacts.
C) ​social support.
D) ​all these things.

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Social support is a combination of emotional concern, instrumental aid, information, and appraisal that people receive from their social networks. Social contacts and networks may provide similar resources, but social support is specifically focused on the resources people provide in times of need.

A Combination of Emotional Concern, Instrumental Aid, Information, and Appraisal