The concept of tend and befriend refers to the fact that

A) men are more likely than women to turn to others for support.
B) women are more likely than men to turn to others for support.
C) men and women turn to others for support equally.
D) turning to others for support is ineffective.

The concept of tend and befriend refers to the fact that women are more likely than men to turn to others for support. This concept suggests that females have evolved to respond to stress by nurturing and seeking social support from other females, whereas males may be more likely to respond to stress with a "fight or flight" response. Research has supported this idea, finding that women are more likely than men to engage in nurturing behaviors and seek out social support when under stress.