The evolutionary explanation given by Taylor and colleagues for the different responses to stress by men and women is that

A) a "fight or flight" response by females would likely endanger helpless offspring.
B) a "fight or flight" response by females would likely be useless because males tend to be stronger and faster than females.
C) a "tend and befriend" response by males would likely reduce their ability to have large numbers of offspring.
D) a "fight" response is generally more successful than a "flight" response.

Answer: A

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