Question

Select the correct answer:

1) In a smoking cessation intervention, family members of smokers are encouraged to attend the cessation classes. This is an example of:

• A. Informational support

• B. Emotional support

• C. Tangible support

• D. Adherence to medical regimens

2) A person who previously did not engage in physical activity starts exercising after starting a new job in which her new colleagues regularly engage in and talk about exercise. This is an example of:

• A. Selection

• B. Influence

• C. Social support

• D. Density

3) Which scenario is an example of homophily?

• A. Graduating college students attending a job fair to connect with prospective employers

• B. Females are more likely to name male friends than vice versa

• C. Smokers tend to befriend other smokers

• D. Substance abusers are more likely to befriend non-substance abusers

Answer 1

1.B. Emotional support ( It is giving attention and loving consideration by giving emotional support it helps to distract them from bad habits, and direct them towards enjoyable and healthy activities)

2. B. Influence ( It is capacity to influence or have an effect on the character, in this case, character-wise he was doing no exercise, but when he came in contact with his peer group who were into exercising his started doing exercise under their influence)

3.C. Smokers tend to befriend other smokers (homophile is a tendency of people to have who have similar qualities in socially significant ways it is the tendency of individuals to associate and bond with similar others)