Which of the following might explain sex differences in communication?
A. Men have been socialized to be more protective and therefore they let women talk more and ask more questions.
B. Certain regions of the prefrontal brain area are activated differently; both hemispheres are activated in women when they perform language tasks whereas only the left hemisphere is activated in men.
C. Different hormones in males and females help men articulate words more carefully.
D. The spinal cord shape differs for men and women, and the top of the spinal cord affects language development.
Answer: B
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