Which of the following individuals would be most likely to engage a "tend-and-befriend" approach to dealing with significant stress in their life?
A) Dante, who is 75-years old, single, and retired from a long career in the Navy.
B) Christopher, who is 42 years old, married, and works long hours to support his family.
C) Chantel, who is a 37-year old single mother living with her son and two roommates.
D) Tamal, who is a 14-year old first-generation Indian-American middle-school student living with his grandparents.
Answer: C
Rationale: Stress sometimes leads people to seek close contact and social support, a phenomenon known as the tend and befriend response. Women seem to rely more on this particular response to cope with stress than men.
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