Muted-Group Theorists Believe

question 3

Multiple Choice

Muted-group theorists believe:

• A) women's language is far superior to that of men.
• B) there is no political content to language; critical theorists are wrong.
• C) women often feel less comfortable communicating in public situations than do men.
• D) there are really no significant differences between the language habits of men and women.

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Drug

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Serotonin

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Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter whose abnormal activity is linked to panic disorder and depression.

Unipolar Depression

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