According to the Text, Patterns of Touch Are Strongly Influenced

question 82

Multiple Choice

According to the text, patterns of touch are strongly influenced by gender. Which of the following statements regarding gender and touch is false?

• A) Women are more likely to use touch for emotional support than men are.
• B) Boys tend to be touched by their parents more roughly than girls are.
• C) In an interaction, which people touch others is a reflection of the relative social status of the participants.
• D) In everyday interaction men and women tend to use touch about equally.

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Definitions:

Social Intelligence

The ability to understand and manage interpersonal relationships effectively, read the social environment, and react accordingly.

Henry Mintzberg

A renowned academic and author known for his contributions to business and management theory, especially in the areas of organizational strategy and structure.

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