Tannen's Theory That the Way Males and Females Learn Languages

question 87

Multiple Choice

Tannen's theory that the way males and females learn languages in different cultures is based on the idea that

• A) girls and boys play separately and girls' groups are often structured in terms of status roles.
• B) like cross-cultural communications,there are many opportunities for misunderstandings.
• C) communication styles primarily develop in adulthood.
• D) males and females would use the same communication style if they were allowed to participate in more mixed-gender debates in school.

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