One Explanation for Women's Apparent Tendency to Speak More Tentatively

question 88

Multiple Choice

One explanation for women's apparent tendency to speak more tentatively is that

• A)women typically hold lower social status in most groups.
• B)women are genetically inclined to be timid.
• C)women in general are more easily manipulated than men.
• D)women are biologically programmed to manipulate rather than demand.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Stress-Related Diseases

Health problems that are either caused or exacerbated by stress, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety.

Problem-Focused

An approach that aims at addressing and resolving the root causes of problems rather than just managing their symptoms.

Emotion-Focused

A coping strategy that involves trying to reduce the emotional distress associated with a situation rather than solving the problem itself.