Research indicates that sex differences in young children's communication styles are likely due to

A) differences in adults' responses to boys' and girls' communication attempts.
B) differences in the children's race and social class.
C) innate biological differences between boys and girls.
D) None of the above; there are no sex differences in children's communication styles.


A

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a. marriage counseling. b. psychiatry. c. research on schizophrenia d. a and b e. all of the above.

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a. We treat others with equal regard as people b. Minimizing, ignoring or denying the existence of a problem related to diversity c. When one places oneself above all others d. Holding the assumption that the same helping methods, techniques and approaches will work for all e. All of the above

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