Why Do Men and Women Likely Speak Differently Even Within

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why do men and women likely speak differently even within a shared language and culture?

• A) Boys and girls grow up in somewhat different cultures, leading to cultural differences in adulthood.
• B) Girls are innately capable of developing a larger vocabulary than boys.
• C) Boys are consciously taught to use dominant, forceful patterns of speech, while girls are not.
• D) Adult men and women rarely interact outside the home, leading to subtle cultural differences in behavior and speech.

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