When confronting a stressor; men are more likely to _______________ to manage stress first and women are more likely to ____________________.

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Research suggests that men are more likely to use problem-focused coping strategies when dealing with stress, which involves directly addressing the problem causing the stress. Women, on the other hand, are more likely to seek social support as their initial strategy for managing stress. This difference is thought to be influenced by both socialization and biological factors.

When Confronting a Stressor; Men Are More Likely to _______________