Question

Jeremy is suffering from coronary heart disease. He regularly meets his friends who are doctors and discusses his condition with them. According to Jeremy, this helps him deal with the health disorder better. Which of the following coping strategies is Jeremy using in this scenario?

- distancing strategy
- behavioral escape strategy
- social support strategy
- cognitive escape strategy

Answer 1

social support strategy

Step-by-step explanation:

Social Support: It means possessing friends, family, and other people to be there in times of crisis or need for providing or giving the person a wider focus as well as positive self-image. It enhances the quality of life by providing a shield against adverse or bad life events. People tend to provide emotional support such as concern, affection, love, empathy, etc towards the person in need.

Types of Social Support :

1. Emotional.

2. Instrumental.

3. Informational.

4. Appraisal.