Twenty minutes before an introductory calculus final, anxious students gather in the hall outside the examination room. To calm their nerves and gain reassurance, some students engage in small talk with those next to them. This behavior exemplifies the _____ response to stress.
A)fight-or-flight
B)go-no go
C)lock-and-load
D)tend-and-befriend

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tend-and-befriend response to stress is characterized by seeking out social connections and support to cope with stress, rather than the fight-or-flight response. Engaging in small talk with those around them is an example of seeking social connection and support, and therefore reflects the tend-and-befriend response.

Twenty Minutes Before an Introductory Calculus Final, Anxious Students Gather