Asked by Brooke Lewis on Jun 09, 2024
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Zimmerman & West (1975) found in same-gender conversations that
A) interruptions were equally divided between the speakers.
B) over 65 percent of interruptions were by the older individual.
C) over 85 percent of interruptions were by the younger individual.
D) individuals did not interrupt each other at all.
Same-gender Conversations
Dialogues or discussions that occur between individuals of the same gender, potentially reflecting specific cultural, social, or personal dynamics.
- Assess the role of gender in shaping conversational interruptions and dynamics.
Verified Answer
EA
Elizabeth ArensJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Zimmerman & West (1975) found that in same-gender conversations, interruptions were equally divided between the speakers, challenging assumptions about dominance patterns based solely on gender.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the role of gender in shaping conversational interruptions and dynamics.