When Lois needs someone to talk to, Peter is often gone, Meg is busy with school work, Chris is off running through the woods in search of squirrels, and Stewie is too young to understand. She therefore turns to the Bryan, family pet, for stress reduction. Talking with him helps her focus on constructive ways to solve her problems. Given the research on stress control, what would you expect for Lois?
Group of answer choices
Her stress level is higher because the demands of taking care of a pet just increase her stress levels
Her stress level is lower because having a talking pet can provide you with good advice humans often forget
Her stress level is higher because she needs human interaction for real stress reduction
Her stress level is lower because interacting with a pet can provide a social support system