Research has explained why men are less likely to apologize. Why is that?
a. Apologizing would be a weakness that would be passed on in the genes.
b. Men believe that apologizing would do damage to their egos.
c. Men have higher thresholds than women for what requires an apology.
d. Apologizing is taught to them as contrary to their gender role.
Answer: C
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