Which statement is true about the effect of gender on meeting behavior?
A) women are humor-challenged
B) men use humor to create and reinforce hierarchy
C) women laugh less when in a group that is all women
D) men prefer equality over hierarchy

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Research suggests that men are more likely to use humor to establish and maintain hierarchical power in group settings, while women tend to use humor more to build rapport and reduce tension. This is supported by studies that have found that men tend to dominate conversations and use more aggressive humor than women in group settings.

Which Statement Is True About the Effect of Gender on Meeting