"The Sexes Often Differ in Communication Styles and Speech Patterns

question 134

Multiple Choice

"The sexes often differ in communication styles and speech patterns." This statement best matches which of the theories?

• A) symbolic interaction
• B) social exchange
• C) feminist theories
• D) functionalist
• E) social learning

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