When men and women are placed under similar levels of stress
A) both appear equally motivated to seek out social support.
B) women are more likely than men to seek out social support.
C) men are more likely to seek social support than are women.
D) women are more likely to seek out social support but men are more likely to actually receive it.

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Research has consistently shown that women are more likely than men to seek out social support when faced with stress. This difference is often attributed to social and cultural norms that encourage emotional expression and seeking help in women more than in men.

When Men and Women Are Placed Under Similar Levels of Stress