The Most Common Criticism of Deborah Tannen's Research About Gender

question 12

Multiple Choice

The most common criticism of Deborah Tannen's research about gender and communication is:

• A) Tannen did not follow human subjects' protections procedures in her research.
• B) Tannen's sample is tainted.
• C) Tannen unnecessarily polarized the differences between men and women.
• D) None of these; Tannen's work is undisputed by other researchers.

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Definitions:

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The cognitive process of focusing consciousness or awareness on specific stimuli, tasks, or thoughts.

Self-paced

A learning or work method that allows individuals to control the speed at which they progress through content or tasks.

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