Janyce, a 50-Year-Old Woman, Has Several Stressors in Her Life

Multiple Choice

Janyce, a 50-year-old woman, has several stressors in her life, so she turns to her friends in order to deal with the pressure. Which statement BEST explains the physiological phenomenon associated with her method of coping?

A) She is reacting in a "fight-or-flight" manner, experiencing a rise and then fall in testosterone levels.
B) She is suppressing justifiable feelings and thus may be at greater risk for an early death.
C) She is arranging her life in order to minimize stressors and thus is experiencing reduced stress.
D) Her body is producing "oxytocin," a hormone that encourages caring interactions.