When Lorraine's twins were born nine weeks early and were hospitalized because of their prematurity, she spent every day at the hospital with them. Her neighbors wanted to help in any way they could, so they cut her lawn and watered her flowers while she was gone. Lorraine's parents helped by caring for her 3-year-old son, so Lorraine could be with the babies. The help she received in her time of need from her neighbors and parents is best described as
a) emotion-focused coping.
b) social support.
c) perceived control.
d) a secondary appraisal.