Research has found that one of the strongest, most consistent psychological differences between males and females is with respect to ____.
A) identification of threatening situations
B) physiological responses to stress
C) production of cortisol in response to stress
D) seeking social support

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Research has consistently found that females are more likely to seek social support than males. This difference has been attributed to socialization and societal norms, which may discourage males from seeking help or expressing vulnerability. Differences in identification of threatening situations and physiological responses to stress vary among individuals and are not consistently gendered. While cortisol is a stress hormone that is produced in response to stress, research on gender differences in cortisol production has not yielded consistent findings.

Research Has Found That One of the Strongest, Most Consistent