Overall, Each of the Following Is TRUE of Sex Differences

question 73

Multiple Choice

Overall, each of the following is TRUE of sex differences in nonverbal communication EXCEPT ______.

• A) Men displayed more dominant nonverbal behaviors.
• B) Women show more other oriented nonverbal behaviors.
• C) Sex differences in nonverbal communication are larger than differences in verbal communication.
• D) Female typical nonverbal behaviors mirror lower status nonverbal behaviors.

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Definitions:

Verbal Messages

Information, ideas, or feelings expressed through spoken words or written language.

Status Cues

Are visual indicators of a person’s social position.

Stereotypes

Are rigid views of how members of various groups act, regardless of whether individual group members really behave that way.

Role Cues

Signals or indicators that guide individuals on how to behave appropriately in specific social roles or contexts.