Tannen Suggests That Many Frustrations Could Be Avoided If

question 120

Multiple Choice

Tannen suggests that many frustrations could be avoided if

• A)men used instrumental communication styles more often.
• B)women made greater use of instrumental communication.
• C)men and women were more knowledgeable about gender and communication styles.
• D)men and women could learn to relax in their relationships with each other.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nerves

Nerves of the autonomic nervous system that conserve energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that originate from the spinal cord and branch out to various parts of the body to transmit sensory and motor signals.

Cranial Nerves

Cranial Nerves are twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and are responsible for various functions including sensory and motor activities.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.