The in Focus Box on Gender Differences in Responding to Stress

question 29

Multiple Choice

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, "befriend" refers to:

• A)taking cover and protecting offspring.
• B)seeking social support, protection, and resources from others.
• C)trying to calm oneself down through emotion-focused coping strategies.
• D)rallying others to help fight or overcome a threat.

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