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---"The 'fight or flight' response does not apply equally to both sexes; rather, it most accurately characterizes the response of male animals under threat. The female response to non life-threatening stress has been characterized as 'tend-and-befriend'." B. McEwen

On the surface, this statement seems to state the men are inherently warriors while women are naturally gardeners. But, if you think about it, this author's argument is based on a comparison of apples and oranges not apples and apples. The threat that elicits a 'fight or flight' response from men is a life-threatening event whereas the McEwen clearly states that the 'tend-and-befriend' response only occurs when the threat is not life-threatening.

Oh academia, how I marvel at your mind tricks.