Men and women typically react differently in the face of stress.These differences may result from the tendency of men to adopt ____,whereas women tend to adopt ____ when reacting to stress.
A) ruminative thinking; cognitive restructuring
B) disease-prone patterns; disease-resistant patterns
C) emotion-focused coping; problem-focused coping
D) a fight-or-flight response; a tend-and-befriend response

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Research suggests that men are more likely to respond to stress with a fight-or-flight response, which involves either confronting the stressor directly or avoiding it altogether. Women, on the other hand, are more likely to engage in a tend-and-befriend response, which involves nurturing activities designed to protect oneself and one's offspring, and forming alliances with others as a way to cope with stress. This difference is thought to be influenced by biological and social factors.

Men and Women Typically React Differently in the Face of Stress.These