Communication 259Eagly, A. H., & Carli, L. L. (2007).
Through the labyrinth: The truth
about how women become leaders.
Boston, MA: Harvard University School
Press.Maccoby, E. E. (1998).The two sexes: Growing
up apart, coming together. Cambridge, MA:
Harvard University Press.
Underwood, M. K. (2003). Social aggression
among girls. New York: Guilford Press.Key Terms
Egoistic dominance—Interaction style
characterized by verbal aggression that
intends to demonstrate superiority over
other participants in the interaction.
Expectations states theory—States that
group members form expectations about
their own and others’ abilities, which
influence the nature of interactions.
Minimal response—Response that
encourages the speaker to continue, such as
“uh-huh” or “okay.”
Negative social behavior—Behavior
during group interaction that could harm
a relationship, such as disagreement and
provoking conflict.Positive social behavior—Social behaviors
engaged in during group interactions that
are intended to maintain group harmony.
Prosocial dominance—Interaction style
characterized by providing instruction or
assistance that intends to foster connection
between those involved in the interaction.
Relational aggression—Aggressive interaction
behavior usually expressed by girls that is
characterized by social alienation tactics such
as excluding someone from an activity or
threatening not to be a person’s friend anymore.
Task behavior—Social behavior, such as
asking questions and offering suggestions, that
is directed toward achieving a specific goal.M07_HELG0185_04_SE_C07.indd 259 6/21/11 8:11 AM