Femininity Is Associated with Happiness in Relationships

question 12

Multiple Choice

Femininity is associated with happiness in relationships. Researchers explain this finding in terms of each of the following except one. Which one?

• A) Feminine people are better able than masculine people to express their feelings.
• B) Feminine people are better able than masculine people to understand the feelings of others.
• C) Feminine people communicate better than masculine people.
• D) Feminine people assert themselves in relationships more often than masculine people.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interaction

A sociological perspective focusing on how individuals use symbols and meanings to communicate and form social bonds.

Dramaturgical Concepts

Ideas derived from the dramaturgical perspective in sociology that compare social interactions to theatrical performances, where individuals play roles and manage impressions.

Physical Scene

The tangible and visible environment in which social interactions and activities take place.

Impression Management

The conscious or unconscious process individuals undergo to control the perceptions others have of them, often to gain social acceptance or status.