Gender differences suggest that instead of a "fight or flight" response,women tend to have a ____ response when they are exposed to stressors.

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Research has shown that women are more likely to exhibit a "tend and befriend" response to stress, which involves nurturing activities to protect themselves and their offspring, and forming alliances with others, especially during stressful times. This is in contrast to the "fight or flight" response more commonly associated with men.

Gender Differences Suggest That Instead of a "Fight or Flight