Gender Differences in Communication Often Give Rise to Stereotypes

question 7

Multiple Choice

Gender differences in communication often give rise to stereotypes.One common one in the United States suggests that women never seem to stop talking.This contradicts the research showing that men

• A) are better able to use language to their advantage.
• B) adopt linguistic strategies that help them maintain conversational dominance.
• C) are often reluctant to speak up in mixed-gender settings.
• D) adopt linguistic strategies that focus on letting women participate in conversation.

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