When James Is Under Stress, He Tends to Either Get

question 42

Multiple Choice

When James is under stress, he tends to either get very confrontational and argumentative, or back away and totally withdraw from the stressful situation. James is exhibiting a ________ response to stress.

• A) learned helplessness
• B) fight-or-flight
• C) denial
• D) tend-and-befriend

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