Expectations states theory
A) explains why we expect high status people to contribute more to a group than low status people
B) explains why we expect men to contribute more to a group than women
C) states that we have more positive evaluations of men's than women's abilities
D) all of the above

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Expectation states theory encompasses all of the mentioned aspects: it explains why high status individuals are expected to contribute more to a group, why men might be expected to contribute more than women, and why there might be more positive evaluations of men's abilities compared to women's. This theory addresses how societal expectations and stereotypes about group members' abilities and contributions can influence group dynamics and perceptions of competence.

Expectations States Theory