According to the text, which of the following statements best describes scholarly research on the importance of sex differences in verbal communication?

a. Research findings on sex differences have not been conducted in recent years.
b. Research findings tend to overemphasize similarities in communication patterns.
c. Research findings tend to be based on objective observations.
d. Research findings on sex differences often contradict one another

Ans: d. Research findings on sex differences often contradict one another

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