What Has Research on Gender Differences in Nonverbal Communication Revealed

question 7

Multiple Choice

What has research on gender differences in nonverbal communication revealed about how women show their interest and involvement with others?

• A) Women typically maintain eye contact during conversation.
• B) Women typically avoid eye contact during conversation.
• C) Women typically stare at others in order to show their interest.
• D) Women typically assert their own,dominant status through prolonged eye contact when not speaking.

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