Which of the Following Has Not Been Offered as an Explanation

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has not been offered as an explanation for gender differences in same-gender friendships?

• A) Men are more aggressive than women.
• B) Men may have less need for intimacy than women do.
• C) Fear of homosexuality is greater in men than in women.
• D) Men and women seem to have different pathways to intimacy.

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Definitions:

INR

International Normalized Ratio, a blood test used to measure the time it takes for blood to clot, important for monitoring patients on anticoagulant therapy.

Lovenox

A brand name for enoxaparin, an anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots.

Ecchymosis

A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically appearing as a bruise.

Excessive Bleeding

Abnormally high amount of blood loss, which can be dangerous and requires medical attention.