Has research detected a sex difference in listening behavior?

A. Yes; in general, women listen more accurately than men.
B. Yes; the difference has to do with how long the sexes will listen, rather
than how well.
C. Yes; men tend to listen to confirm others while women tend to listen for
information.
D. Yes; women and men tend to listen for different purposes or reasons.


D

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