Some Feel That Gender Bias and Miscommunication Between Men and Women

question 60

True/False

Some feel that gender bias and miscommunication between men and women result partly from differences in linguistic style.

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Definitions:

Misery Loves Company

A saying that suggests people who are unhappy may get some consolation from knowing others are unhappy too.

Fight-Or-Flight Theory

A physiological theory that explains how animals and humans respond to threat or danger with a primary physiological reaction to either fight or flee.

Tend-And-Befriend Theory

A stress response theory proposing that, under stress, individuals (particularly women) are predisposed to nurturing activities and seeking social support.

Needs For Affiliation

The psychological desire to belong to or be associated with groups or to have positive relationships with others.