Social Support, Coping, and Humor

Question 1

information from others that one is loved and cared for

Answer 1

social support

Question 2

someone providing physical support (giving you something)

Answer 2

tangible assistance

Question 3

someone providing information on how to cope with a stressful event

Answer 3

informational support

Question 4

giving support with reassurance of value and knowing that someone cares

Answer 4

emotional support

Question 5

getting support without realizing it

Answer 5

invisible support

Question 6

idea that social support is generally beneficial - non stressful and stressful events

Answer 6

direct effect hypothesis

Question 7

idea that social support is only helpful in stressful events

Answer 7

buffering hypothesis

Question 8

idea that some people are just better at getting help than others

Answer 8

extracting support

Question 9

degree to which you feel in control

Answer 9

psychological control

Question 10

your idea of what you can do in a specific situation

Answer 10

self efficacy

Question 11

enhancing your idea of control through information, relaxation, and other cognitive beliefs

Answer 11

control enhancing interventions