What Does Research Indicate About Gender Differences in Identifying Emotional

question 13

Multiple Choice

What does research indicate about gender differences in identifying emotional expressions?

• A) Men are generally more accurate than women at reading emotions, and this is likely a result of biological differences due to evolutionary adaptations.
• B) Men are generally more accurate than women at reading emotions, and this is likely a result of learning as traditionally men are more likely to perform roles that involve competition.
• C) Women are generally more accurate than men at reading emotions, and this is likely a result of learning as traditionally women are more likely to perform roles that involve caring for others.
• D) Women are generally more accurate than men at reading emotions, and this is likely a result of biological differences due to evolutionary adaptations.

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