The In Focus box on gender differences in responding to stress presents Shelley Taylor's proposal that women ''tend-and-befriend'' in response to stress. In this model, ''tend'' refers to:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In Shelley Taylor's "tend-and-befriend" model, "tend" refers to nurturing activities aimed at protecting oneself and one's offspring, which helps to reduce stress and promote safety. This contrasts with the "fight-or-flight" response more commonly associated with stress reactions.

The in Focus Box on Gender Differences in Responding to Stress