Which Statement About Communication Differences Between Women and Men Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement about communication differences between women and men is accurate?

• A)To women, talk is primarily a means to preserve independence and negotiate and maintain status in a hierarchy.
• B)When women make decisions, they tend to process and think of options out loud.
• C)To women, listening can take place with minimum eye contact and almost no nonverbal feedback.
• D)In general, when a woman nods, it means she agrees.
• E)Women tend to use verbal language to exhibit knowledge and skill, such as by telling stories, joking, or passing on information.

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