Providing and Seeking Support from Others During Times of Stress

question 289

Multiple Choice

Providing and seeking support from others during times of stress best illustrates

• A) the fight-or-flight response.
• B) the tend-and-befriend response.
• C) the Type A personality.
• D) catharsis.

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