10-40. Males typically exhibit a _____ response to stress; women typically exhibit a _____ response to stress.

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Research has shown that males tend to exhibit a "fight or flight" response to stress, which involves either actively confronting the stressor or trying to escape it. In contrast, females are more likely to exhibit a "tend and befriend" response, where they seek social support and nurture close relationships in response to stress.

10-40 Males Typically Exhibit a _____ Response to Stress; Women