Arjun is nervous about his first job interview. His cousin, who went through the same company's interview last year, tells him how many rounds there are, what is asked in each, and which preparation helped him most. Which form of social support is Arjun receiving?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Informational support
Option (1) Informational support — Correct. The cousin has faced the same stressful event and tells Arjun the steps involved and what preparation works. Giving such information about a stressful event is informational support.
Option (2) Tangible support — Incorrect. Tangible support is material aid such as money, goods or services, like a child giving notes to an absent friend. The cousin gives no material help, only facts about the interview.
Option (3) Emotional support — Incorrect. Emotional support means reassuring a person that she/he is loved, valued and cared for, to ease sadness or loss of self-esteem. The cousin's help here is about facts.
Option (4) Perceived support — Incorrect. Perceived support is the quality of social support a person feels he has. It describes how good the support is.
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