Which Statement About Gender Issues in Communication Is Correct

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement about gender issues in communication is correct?

• A) Women are more competitive than cooperative.
• B) Men tend to compliment coworkers' work, whereas women tend to criticize it.
• C) Women are more domineering than men during meeting discussions.
• D) Women tend to emphasize politeness, whereas men tend to be directive in conversation.
• E) Men typically interrupt a speaker to support what that person is saying.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Risks

Refers to the potential hazards or errors in judgment that can occur due to biases, heuristics, and other limitations inherent in human cognition.

Dominance

A situation in social, ecological, or other forms of hierarchies where one entity exercises control or influence over others.

Rational Psychological Process

The mental operations grounded in logic and reason, which are involved in making decisions or solving problems.

Appraisal

The act of assessing the value, quality, or nature of something, often for the purpose of making a decision.