According to the text, patterns of touch are strongly influenced by gender. Which of the following statements regarding gender and touch is false?
A) Women are more likely to use touch for emotional support than men are.
B) Boys tend to be touched by their parents more roughly than girls are.
C) In an interaction, which people touch others is a reflection of the relative social status of the participants.
D) In everyday interaction men and women tend to use touch about equally.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men and women do not use touch equally in everyday interactions; women generally use touch more frequently for emotional support and connection.

According to the Text, Patterns of Touch Are Strongly Influenced