Our Textbook Relates Deborah Tannen's Anecdote About a Wife Who

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Multiple Choice

Our textbook relates Deborah Tannen's anecdote about a wife who wanted a drink while on a driving trip with her husband.She asked him,"Would you like to stop for a drink?" but was upset when he truthfully answered "no" and did not stop.This interaction illustrates which of the following?

• A) In the U.S.,there are gender differences in communicator style.
• B) Generally speaking,husbands are more invested in their marriage than are wives.
• C) Generally speaking,wives are more invested in their marriage than are husbands.
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Resilience

The ability of an individual to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Adversity

Difficulties or misfortune that one may face in life.

Easygoing Temperaments

Refers to personality traits characterized by calmness, flexibility, and a relaxed approach to life.

Wary of Strangers

A cautious or suspicious attitude towards unfamiliar people, often considered a natural or learned protective response.