Research by Lakoff showed that there are some distinct communication differences between men and women In general men tend to_____________?

Correct answer: B. not appreciate or encourage self-disclosure as much

  • A. talk more over the course of the relationship
  • B. not appreciate or encourage self-disclosure as much
  • C. use a greater range of words
  • D. be politer in their speech patterns
  • E. use tags the end of sentences

Explanation

Lakoff’s analysis associated men with giving less encouragement to personal self-disclosure, while women were more likely to support conversational sharing. Tags at the ends of sentences were more commonly associated with women in this traditional account.

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