Jamie has worked for the Jones & Miller law firm for the past five years. The firm is in the process of downsizing and laying off employees. Jamie is afraid that she may lose her job
To help deal with this stressful situation, Jamie tends to rely on her social contacts for support, in addition to nurturing those around her. This is known as _____________.
A) fight or flight
B) tend and befriend
C) reliance and coping
D) friend or relationship
Answer: B
Rationale: Stress sometimes leads people to seek close contact and social support, a phenomenon known as the tend and befriend response.
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