Katie Is Much Better Than Enrico at Interpreting the Nonverbal

question 44

Multiple Choice

Katie is much better than Enrico at interpreting the nonverbal cues of their boss. What explanation might you offer for this difference, applying a historical perspective?

• A) Because women have historically had less power, they have had greater incentive to read men's nonverbal cues than the other way around.
• B) Higher levels of testosterone make men less sensitive to nonverbal cues.
• C) Higher levels of estrogen make women more sensitive to nonverbal cues.
• D) Historically, men who ignore nonverbal cues rise more quickly to positions of power in organizations.

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