Are there any differences in health between people who have solid social support and people who do not?

A) No-psychologists suspect that there are differences, but research has not consistently found any evidence that social support makes a real difference.
B) Yes-although social support does not appear to improve people's physical health, it does improve their mood and general psychological well-being.
C) Yes-social support appears to improve physical and psychological well-being though it does not improve objective measures of health (e.g., recovery time from illness) .
D) Yes-social support has been tied to better health, more rapid recovery from illness, and a lower risk for mortality.

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Adriana Guida · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Social support has been linked to various positive health outcomes, including better overall health, quicker recovery from illness, and a reduced risk of mortality, indicating its significant role in both physical and psychological well-being.

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