Studies of communication have noted various gender differences in terms of styles of communication. Which of the following is NOT a commonly-observed trait of women's speech?
A)Rapport-building
B)Hesitations
C)Asking rhetorical questions
D)Using cogent arguments

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Cogent arguments are those in which the truth of the argument's premise renders the truth of the conclusion probable. Women are less likely to use cogent arguments than men; this is based on the idea that women are less likely to persuade men to agree with their viewpoint than they are to agree with men as a rapport-building tactic.

Studies of Communication Have Noted Various Gender Differences in Terms