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:

Support

Assistance or backing provided by individuals or systems to help others cope with challenges, stressors, or to facilitate achieving goals.

Job Enrichment

A process of enhancing a job by adding tasks that increase responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities for personal growth.

Potential Problems

Foreseeable challenges or issues that could arise in the future and may negatively impact outcomes if not addressed.

Relational Job Design

A method of designing jobs that emphasizes the importance of social connections and interactions at work.