When male rats are under stress, they respond by either fighting or running away (i.e., with the fight or flight syndrome). By contrast, female rats respond with ____.
A)the right or flight syndrome
B)the tend and befriend syndrome
C)flight only
D)a tendency to hide

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Female rats, and by extension often female humans, have been observed to exhibit a "tend and befriend" response to stress. This behavior involves nurturing activities designed to protect oneself and one's offspring (tending), and forming alliances with others, especially of the same species, for mutual defense (befriending). This response is thought to be mediated by the hormone oxytocin, alongside other neuroendocrine mechanisms.

When Male Rats Are Under Stress, They Respond by Either