The Tend-And-Befriend Response to Stress

question 6

Multiple Choice

The tend-and-befriend response to stress

• A) is especially characteristic of females.
• B) is related to the release of the stress hormone, oxytocin.
• C) may be necessary in the protection of offspring.
• D) All of these.

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