In Comparing Competitive Encounters to Collaborative Encounters, Research Suggests That

question 18

Multiple Choice

In comparing competitive encounters to collaborative encounters, research suggests that

• A) men use clearer, more concise language than women in competitive encounters
• B) women use wordier, more flowery language in competitive encounters
• C) women and men tend to use the same language, irrespective of whether the encounter is competitive or collaborative
• D) both women and men adjust their language, depending upon whether the encounter is competitive or collaborative
• E) none of the options is correct

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