Current research suggests that men and women respond to stress in which of the following ways?

a. Men use nurturing activities to reduce stress.
b. Women use a "tend and befriend" approach to stress.
c. Men and women respond to stress in a similar manner.
d. Women respond to stress with patterns of "fight or flight."


ANS: B
Current research suggests that men and women respond to stress differently. Men respond with patterns of "fight or flight" while women use a "tend and befriend" approach. Women use nurturing activities to reduce stress and promote safety for self and others. They seek social support from others, particularly from other women.

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