What Was Deborah Tannen's Main Conclusion About Differences Between Boys

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Multiple Choice

What was Deborah Tannen's main conclusion about differences between boys and girls?

• A)Boys learn language ahead of girls.
• B)Girls learn language ahead of boys.
• C)Boys use more action words in their speech than girls.
• D)Boys and girls grow up in different worlds of talk.

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Definitions:

Biological Approach

A way of looking at psychological issues by focusing on the physical and genetic bases of behavior and mental processes.

Evolutionary Basis

Refers to the underlying principles or reasons explained by evolution, typically in relation to the development of species or behaviors.

Play

An activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children, which is crucial for cognitive, physical, and social development.

Psychoanalytic Approach

A theory of personality development and therapeutic framework that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts, originated by Sigmund Freud.