In Public Situations,women Are More Conforming Than Men

question 154

Multiple Choice

In public situations,women are more conforming than men.In private situations,men and women are comparably conforming.According to Alice Eagly (1987) ,this pattern of results can be explained by

• A) the different concepts men and women hold of themselves.
• B) the fact that men are more publicly self-aware than women.
• C) the different social roles men and women are taught in our society.
• D) sex differences in the tendency to behave aggressively.
• E) the fact that women are more publicly self-aware than men.

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Definitions:

Disintegration

The process of breaking down into smaller parts or elements, leading to the loss of cohesion or unity.

Nervousness

A feeling of anxiety, unease, or apprehension often experienced before an important event or in uncertain situations.

Hofstede's Dimensions

A framework for understanding cultural differences across societies, defined by six dimensions including power distance, individualism versus collectivism, and uncertainty avoidance.

Collectivist

A collectivist is someone who prioritizes the goals and values of the group over individual desires, often found in societies that emphasize community and collaboration.