Question

Danny is an associate with Valley Chartered Accounts in New York. Among various other work commitments, Danny has to file the tax returns of Emerald Builders, an important client. It is a job with heavy workload and a short turnaround deadline. Sam, Danny's colleague, observed this stressful situation and volunteered to assist Danny in meeting the deadline. The support received by Danny can be best described as _____.

A. marginal support

B. physiological support

C. emotional support

D. adaptive support

E. instrumental support

Answer 1

instrumental support

Step-by-step explanation:

Instrumental support are tangible help that are provided by others to a person. It is what people physically do to assist others. For example providing money, clothes, and so on.

Emotional support on the other hand involves activities such as listening and offering sympathy.

Danny has a heavy workload with a short turnaround time. Sam volunteered to assist Danny in meeting the deadline.

Answer 2

E. instrumental support

Step-by-step explanation:

Instrumental support is generally the assistance or support an individual receives from their colleagues that is tangible.

Sam, Danny's colleague, observing his stressful situation and then volunteered to assist Danny in meeting the deadline is an example of an instrumental support.