What are two basic ways that social support helps people cope and maintain good health?

A) More social support raises overall stress but also provides more practice with coping.
B) More social support lowers overall stress and helps people cope better with the stress they do encounter.
C) Less social support lowers overall stress but increases stressful feelings of loneliness.
D) Less social support raises overall stress but helps people cope better with the stress they do encounter.

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Alaiin Kanyiinda · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Social support helps by lowering overall stress levels and improving individuals' ability to cope with stress, thereby contributing to better health outcomes.

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