When Comparing Communication Styles Between Males and Females,Deborah Tannen Found

question 24

Multiple Choice

When comparing communication styles between males and females,Deborah Tannen found that

• A)men criticize women for not listening.
• B)women criticize other women for seeming to apologize all the time.
• C)women prefer being indirect and being subtle.
• D)men use the opportunity to explain a problem as a means of developing cohesiveness.
• E)men use talk to emphasize dependence.

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Definitions:

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief in a group's collective ability to organize and execute the courses of action required to achieve given goals.

Team Cohesion

The extent to which members of a team are united in pursuing common goals and how attracted they are to the team and its activities.

Antecedents

Events or conditions that precede and influence behavior, actions, or outcomes.

Team Unity

The sense of solidarity or cohesiveness among members of a team, often leading to better performance and cooperation.