An explanation of gender differences in responding to stress is that:
A) women need to gather belongings while men need to fight
B) women need to nurture their children while men need to fight to protect their family
C) women need to share their feelings while men need to protect their family
D) women need to gather belongings while men need to share their feelings

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B) This choice reflects the "tend-and-befriend" theory, which suggests that women are more likely to respond to stress by nurturing and protecting their offspring (tending) and seeking social support (befriending), while men are more likely to respond with "fight or flight" behaviors, including protecting their family.

An Explanation of Gender Differences in Responding to Stress Is