Research suggests that male rats who are under stress respond with the fight or flight syndrome, while female rats who are under stress respond with the tend and befriend syndrome. Does the same pattern hold true for humans?
a. In general, yes, this pattern holds true for humans.
b. In general, no—men and women show a mix of both syndromes.
c. In general, no—women show the same fight or flight syndrome as men.
d. In general, no—men show the fight or flight syndrome while women show a simple tendency for flight.
A
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