In the "tend-and-befriend" response to stress discussed in your text, tending refers to __________.

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Tending in the tend-and-befriend response refers to nurturing activities, such as caring for others or engaging in self-care, that can help reduce stress levels. Building a strong social network is part of the befriending aspect of the response. Arguing with the source of stress or turning the other cheek when someone insults you are not part of the tend-and-befriend response.

In the "Tend-And-Befriend" Response to Stress Discussed in Your Text