Which of the following accurately describes how men and women respond to stress?

a. Women’s general reactions to stress are different than those of men.
b. The ability to respond is weaker in older women compared with older men.
c. Elderly women invite stress by sharing experiences with others; elderly men alleviate stress by compartmentalizing.
d. Psychological stressors such as divorce or death of a loved one are handled much less well by elderly men compared with elderly women.
e. There are no clinically important differences in men’s and women’s responses to stress.


Answer: A

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