Gender differences in communication patterns tend to influence approaches to impression in terms of
A) whether or not men and women engage in impression management.
B) whether or not men and women are motivated to engage in impression management.
C) how frequently men and women engage in impression management.
D) the type of impression management tactics chosen by men and women.

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Gender differences in communication patterns have been found to influence the type of impression management tactics chosen by men and women. For example, research has found that women tend to use more affiliative strategies, such as self-disclosure or empathy, while men tend to use more assertive or dominant strategies, such as humor or boasting. Thus, the type of impression management tactics chosen by men and women may vary based on their gender communication norms. However, gender differences do not necessarily determine whether or not individuals engage in impression management, or how frequently they engage in it.

Gender Differences in Communication Patterns Tend to Influence Approaches to Impression