Under stress,females are likely to show a _____ response,whereas males are more likely to show a(n)_____ response.
A) fight-or-flight; tend-and-befriend
B) coping; noncoping
C) tend-and-befriend; aggression
D) flight; fight

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Research has shown that under stress, females are more likely to display a tend-and-befriend response, which involves seeking social support and nurturing others, while males are more likely to display an aggressive fight-or-flight response. Therefore, option C, tend-and-befriend for females and aggression for males, is the best choice.

Under Stress,females Are Likely to Show a _____ Response,whereas Males