The Stress-Buffering Pathway Posits

Multiple Choice

The stress-buffering pathway posits:

A) Social support diminishes the negative health effects of stress
B) Social connections may increase stress and subsequently lead to negative health behaviors
C) Social support directly influences both physical and mental health
D) Stress impacts health exclusively through psychological pathways
E) People with high levels are social support are less likely to experience stressful events compared to people with low social support