difference theory

Question 1

which theorist made difference theory?

Answer 1

Deborah Tannen (1984)

Question 2

status vs support

Answer 2

• men strive to ensure they dominate conversation
• women use conversation to gain support and confirmation

Question 3

independence vs intimacy

Answer 3

• men more focused on status and more concerened with independance
• women talk in terms of intamcy and closeness to their partner

Question 4

advice vs understanding

Answer 4

• men find solutions to problems
• women seek sympathy in problems

Question 5

information vs feelings

Answer 5

• men exchange information briefly
• women will spend hours talking about feelings and emotions

Question 6

orders vs proposals

Answer 6

• men make orders by using direct imperatives
• women suggest things in more indirect ways

Question 7

conflict vs compromise

Answer 7

• men more likely to voice their opposition
• women less likely to object and assert themselves