Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Way

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the way women use language, according to the research of Deborah Tannen?

• A) Women use language to create intimacy.
• B) Women use language to establish connections with others.
• C) Women are acutely aware of the status differences implied in the speaking styles.
• D) Women use conversation to share mutual understandings about their everyday problems.
• E) These are all ways in which women use language, according to Tannen.

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Definitions:

Linguistic

Pertains to language, including its structure, use, and the study of how words and sentences convey meaning.

Musical

Pertaining to music, involving the art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds to create harmony, rhythm, or expression.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, responsible for complex functions such as thought, perception, and memory.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions and drives.