Research by psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema has found that when faced with emotional distress, men tend to __________ and women tend to __________.

A) ruminate...distract themselves
B) distract themselves...ruminate
C) ruminate...ruminate
D) distract themselves...distract themselves

Emotional Distress

Significant mental suffering or anguish, often resulting from stressful situations or traumatic events.

Ruminate

To think deeply or repeatedly about something, often about problems or negative experiences.

Susan Nolen-Hoeksema

A psychologist known for her work in gender differences in depression and the ruminative response style in depression.