PSYC 365 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Androcentrism, Eye Contact, Nonverbal Communication
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Different cultures hypothesis belief that communication between men and women and as difficult as communication between people from different cultures (linguist, deborah tannen) Gender difference was larger in same-gender groups compared with mixed- gender groups. Women display greater interpersonal sensitivity (rather than lacking assertiveness) Tag question = short phrase at the end of a declarative sentence that turns it into a question (i. e. this is a great game, isn"t it?) Tag questions may be used to encourage communication and for others to express their opinions. Disclaimers = phrases such as i may be wrong but . Hedges = expressions such as soft of, kind of . Intensifiers = words like very, really, and vastly. Gender differences for tentative speech = small (depends on context) Aim to exert control, preserve independence, and enhance status. Display knowledge, avoid disclosing personal information, and avoid showing vulnerability. Tentativeness in women"s speech is indicated by greater use of tag questions.