Which of the Following Might Explain Sex Differences in Communication

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might explain sex differences in communication?

• A)Men have been socialized to be more protective and therefore they let women talk more and ask more questions.
• B)Certain regions of the prefrontal brain area are activated differently; both hemispheres are activated in women when they perform language tasks,
• Whereas only the left hemisphere is activated in men.
• C)Different hormones in males and females help men articulate words more carefully.
• D)Peer pressure from group sports encourages men to build consensus and be more accommodating, and these traits carry over into conversation.
• E)The spinal cord shape differs for men and women, and the top of the spinal cord affects language development.

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