When Comparing Men and Women on the Measures of Comparative

question 71

Multiple Choice

When comparing men and women on the measures of comparative optimism in personal optimism, man scored _________ than women on comparative optimism and____________ than women on personal optimism.

• A) Higher; lower
• B) Lower; higher
• C) Lower; lower
• D) Higher; higher

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Definitions:

Shared Activities

Activities that are done together with others, often aiming to strengthen relationships and promote social connections.

Emotional Intimacy

Involves a close and profound emotional connection between individuals, allowing them to share feelings, thoughts, and experiences on a deep level.

Gay and Lesbian

Terms identifying individuals based on their sexual orientation, with gay typically referring to male homosexuality and lesbian to female homosexuality.

Dating Pool

The collective group of individuals who are considered potential romantic or sexual partners in a specific social context.