Following a catastrophic earthquake,residents of one community came together and provided each other with emotional support. This reaction best illustrates

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The tend-and-befriend response is a social response to stress that is often observed in women. This response involves seeking social support and providing care to others as a way of coping with stressors. In this scenario, the residents coming together to provide emotional support to one another is a clear example of the tend-and-befriend response. The alarm reaction (A) is the initial physiological response to stress, spontaneous remission (B) is an unexpected recovery from an illness or condition, and the ABC program (D) is a parenting technique aimed at promoting positive behavior in children. None of these options are relevant to the scenario described.

Following a Catastrophic Earthquake,residents of One Community Came Together and Provided