The term ________ refers to ways of behaving that are aimed at softening a woman's impact, reassuring others that she is not threatening, and displaying niceness as well as (not too much) competence.
A) gender management strategy
B) gender typing
C) double bind
D) dispositional confirmation effect

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The described behavior is a gender management strategy, which is a set of behaviors aiming to navigate societal expectations of a specific gender. In this case, it refers to the ways women behave to avoid being seen as too aggressive or unpleasant, while still being perceived as competent. The other options are not fitting descriptions for the behavior described.

The Term ________ Refers to Ways of Behaving That Are