The tend-and-befriend response is ____.
A)a pattern of responding to general stress used by females
B)a style of responding to aggressive threats that is often taught in anger-management therapies
C)a style of responding to aggressive threats that is characteristic of some (non-human)animals when confronted by dominant opponents
D)a general orientation toward others that many people take on when encountering new, ambiguous situations

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The tend-and-befriend response is a theory that suggests females are more likely to respond to stress by nurturing (tending) and seeking social support (befriending) rather than the fight-or-flight response. This theory is based on research suggesting that these behaviors may be more common in females, possibly due to evolutionary pressures and hormonal influences.

The Tend-And-Befriend Response Is ____