When male rats are under stress, they react with the fight-or-flight response. Female rats, on the other hand, may react with ____.
A) the might-or-right syndrome
B) the tend-and-befriend response
C) flight only
D) a tendency to hide

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The tend-and-befriend response is a stress response observed in some female animals (including rats), where they may show nurturing or social behaviors towards their offspring or other female rats rather than fight or flee. This response may have evolved as a means of protecting offspring and promoting group cohesion in times of stress. Option A is not a recognized syndrome. Option C is not applicable as it refers only to males. Option D is not supported by research on stress responses in female rats.

When Male Rats Are Under Stress, They React with the Fight-Or-Flight