Patterns of Touch Are Strongly Influenced by Gender

question 21

Multiple Choice

Patterns of touch are strongly influenced by gender.Which of the following statements regarding gender and touch is false?

• A)Women are more likely to use touch for emotional support than men are.
• B)Boys tend to be touched by their parents more roughly than girls are.
• C)In an interaction,which people touch others is a reflection of the relative social status of the participants.
• D)In everyday interaction men and women tend to use touch about equally.

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Definitions:

Felt

Experienced emotions or sensations, often referring to a physical or metaphorical sense of touch.

Dysfunctional Conflict

A dispute or disagreement that has negative effects on individuals or teams.

Disputes

Conflicts or disagreements that arise between individuals or parties, often requiring resolution through negotiation or legal processes.

Negatively Affect

To have a harmful or detrimental impact on someone or something, decreasing its quality or performance.