Consider the fight-or-flight and the tend-and-befriend responses to stress. Of the two, the __________ is healthier, because it is not associated with the release of the stress hormone _______.
A)fight-or-flight; oxytocin
B)fight-or-flight; cortisol
C)tend-and-befriend; leptin
D)tend-and-befriend; cortisol

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The tend-and-befriend response, unlike the fight-or-flight response, is considered healthier because it does not involve the release of cortisol, a stress hormone. This response is associated with seeking social support and nurturing behaviors, which can mitigate stress effects.

Consider the Fight-Or-Flight and the Tend-And-Befriend Responses to Stress