Mary’s husband reminds her to get to bed early when she is n…

Mary’s husband reminds her to get to bed early when she is not feeling well, encourages her to exercise, encourages her to see her doctor for regular checkups, and tells her he loves her every day. This is an example of how the ___________ works to keep Mary healthy.

Skyler is experiencing a great deal of stress at home, at wo…

Skyler is experiencing a great deal of stress at home, at work, and in his daily life. He is having financial trouble, car trouble, and cannot afford to take time off of work to get his car fixed.  His friend Kyle provides social support by taking Skyler’s car into the shop for him.  This is an example of

It was raining out and Jessie’s car had a flat tire. After s…

It was raining out and Jessie’s car had a flat tire. After she managed to fix it, she arrived home late only to find someone had parked in her assigned parking spot. When she entered her apartment, she kicked her pet cat, who was waiting at the door. Jessie’s behavior is perhaps most easily explained in terms of