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haleyc112 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

In a study comparing the effects of an informational-based educational group to an emotion-focused peer discussion group among women with breast cancer, Helgeson et al. (2000) warned that:

a. those who thought they really do not need it benefit the most.
b. support is only helpful if people believe it will help.
c. getting support if you already have it can be harmful.
d. not providing enough support can hurt more than providing none at all.

Question 2

Research on social support has shown that:

a. European Americans are more reluctant to explicitly ask for support from others than are Asians and Asian Americans.
b. it correlates with positive adjustment to acute illness, but not chronic illnesses.
c. support groups are beneficial for all patients with a chronic illness.
d. too much support can be detrimental.