Research Has Explained Why Men Are Less Likely to Apologize

question 151

Multiple Choice

Research has explained why men are less likely to apologize.Why is that?

• A) Apologizing would be a weakness that would be passed on in the genes.
• B) Men believe that apologizing would do damage to their egos.
• C) Men have higher thresholds than women for what requires an apology.
• D) Apologizing is taught to them as contrary to their gender role.

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