(1) Research consistently shows a positive relationship between friendship and individual well-being. (2)

Friends bolster1
positive feelings by sharing activities, feelings, and ideas. (3) They also serve as buffers
against stress by providing intimacy and comfort during hard times such as the breakup of a romantic
relationship, the failure to get a job, the death of a loved one, or a health crisis. (4) Karen, for example,
relies on Bill's encouragement as she sends out résumés and waits for interviews; his belief in her
abilities, stories about his job searches, and computer assistance provide emotional and practical support.
(5) Social relationships with friends have also been shown to encourage health-promoting behaviors such
as healthy patterns of eating, exercising, and avoiding abuse of alcohol. (6) A running buddy helps to
keep you running, while a friend from a twelve-step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) helps
you to face the challenges of quitting drinking.

Sentence 1 is a

a. main idea.
b. major detail.
c. minor detail.


a

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