The type of social support that tends to be most helpful to people with chronic illness may be described as​

A) ​selective.
B) ​coming from partners rather than family.
C) ​"circumplex."
D) ​"invisible."

Chronic Illness

A long-term health condition that persists for months or years, often requiring ongoing medical attention and affecting daily living.

Social Support

The perception and actuality that one is cared for, has assistance available from other people, and that one is part of a supportive social network.

"Circumplex"

A term often used in psychology to describe models that are arranged in a circular structure, typically to illustrate the complex interrelations between variables.