The tend and befriend syndrome is ____.
A)a female pattern of responding to general stress
B)a style of responding to aggressive threats that is often taught in anger-management therapies
C)a style of responding to aggressive threats that is characteristic of some (non-human)animals when confronted by dominant opponents
D)a general orientation toward others that many people take on when encountering new, ambiguous situations

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The tend and befriend syndrome is a behavioral response to stress that is more commonly observed in females. It involves nurturing activities (tending) and seeking out social support (befriending) as a way to manage stress, contrasting with the "fight-or-flight" response that is often associated with males.

The Tend and Befriend Syndrome Is ____