In relation to gender differences in communication, which of the following is true?
a. Men use more verbal communication in interpersonal relationships.
b. Women smile more often.
c. Men require less personal space than women.
d. Men have a greater range of vocal pitch.
ANS: B
Studies show that women tend to use more facial expressiveness, smile more often, maintain eye contact, touch more often, and nod more often. Men use less verbal communication than women in interpersonal relationships. Studies show that men prefer a greater interpersonal distance between themselves and others and that they use gestures more often. Women have a greater range of vocal pitch and also tend to use different informal patterns of vocalization than men. They use more tones signifying surprise, cheerfulness, and unexpectedness.
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