According to research, all of the following are true regarding cross-sex friendships EXCEPT

a. men talk more than women.
b. men receive more positive evaluations of their communication by both men and
women.
c. men are perceived to have greater influence over their female friends.
d. women decide what topics will be discussed at length.
e. women initiate more topics.


d

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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