Which of the following statements most accurately describes how lateralization of linguistic functioning differs between men and women?
A)Men and women tend to have similar amounts of lateralization.
B)Men tend to use their right hemisphere more than women.
C)Women tend to use both hemispheres more equally than men.
D)Women localize phonological processing more than men.

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Research suggests that women tend to use both hemispheres more equally than men for linguistic functioning, leading to less lateralization compared to men. This includes phonological processing, as well as other language-related tasks such as syntax and semantics. Therefore, option C is the most accurate statement. Option A is incorrect because although there is some degree of individual variability, overall, men and women display different patterns of lateralization. Option B is also incorrect as research does not suggest that men use their right hemisphere more than women for linguistic functioning. Option D is partially correct as there is some evidence that women may localize phonological processing more than men, but it is not a comprehensive description of the differences in lateralization between the two genders.

Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes How Lateralization