Theresa and her husband Matt were having a picnic with their children when they noticed smoke coming from the woods. Both of them became somewhat afraid that there was a brush fire that could spread to where they were sitting. According to a recent evolutionary hypothesis, which response is more likely to be expressed by Theresa than by Matt?

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The tend and befriend response, which is typically expressed more frequently by females, refers to an evolutionary adaptation in which individuals respond to stress by seeking out social support and nurturing relationships with others. In this scenario, Theresa’s concern for her family's safety may lead her to seek comfort and support from her husband and children or to seek out others nearby for help and guidance. On the other hand, the fight-or-flight response is a more generalized stress response that is typically marked by increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and a heightened state of arousal, and is expressed by both males and females in response to perceived threats. However, given the specific nature of the scenario described, the tend and befriend response is probably more relevant in this case. The other two options (comfort and gather response and general adaptation response) are not widely recognized terms within the field of stress and coping.

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