In a staff meeting at Acme Corporation, the men speak first and the women listen, waiting until they havesomething new or different to offer. How might the individual differences perspective on gender roles interpret thisbehavior?
A. Women are naturally more cautious and passive than men.
B. Women defer to men out of respect for their power and authority.
C. Women have a less well-developed problem-solving capacity than men.
D. All of these fit with an essential differences perspective.
Answer: C
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