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To explore the behavioral differences in stress responses between females and males, focusing on the 'tend-and-befriend' model.

Biobehavioral responses to stress in females: Tend-and-befriend, not fight-or-flight.

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This review reveals that females exhibit 'tend-and-befriend' responses to stress, suggesting new regulatory mechanisms for studying stress.

To explore the behavioral differences in stress responses between females and males, focusing on the 'tend-and-befriend' model.
Review of physiological and behavioral definitions of stress responses.
Analysis of neuroendocrine evidence from animal and human studies.
Examination of the attachment-caregiving system's role in stress responses.
Females display a predominately 'tend-and-befriend' behavior during stress, unlike the traditional 'fight-or-flight'.
Oxytocin, along with female reproductive hormones, plays a key role in this behavioral response.
The study identifies an unexplored regulatory system for stress management in females.

Taylor et al. (2000) studied this question.

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This review reveals that females exhibit 'tend-and-befriend' responses to stress, suggesting new regulatory mechanisms for studying stress.