990 Pages
by Psychology Press

990 Pages
by Psychology Press

This volume is the first to aim at summarizing all of the scientific literature published so far regarding male-female differences and similarities, not only in behavior, but also in basic biology, physiology, health, perceptions, emotions, and attitudes. Results from over 18,000 studies have been condensed into more than 1,900 tables, with each table pertaining to a specific possible sex... Read more

1. Basic Biological Factors. 2. The Brain and Biochemistry. 3. Health/Illness Factors. 4. Perceptual, Motor, and Emotional Factors. 5. Intellectual, Cognitive, Self-concept, and Mental Health/Illness Factors. 6. Preferences, Interests, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Intentions. 7. Drug, Therapeutic, and Stress-related Effects and Responses. 8. Personality and General Behavior. 9. Social Behavior. 10. Consuming and Individual-institutional Behavior. 11. Status and Work-related Behavior. 12. Attitudes and Actions toward Others Based on Their Gender. 13. Grand Summary.

Biography

Lee Ellis, Scott Hershberger, Evelyn Field, Scott Wersinger, Sergio Pellis, David Geary, Craig Palmer, Katherine Hoyenga, Amir Hetsroni, Kazmer Karadi

"Sex Differences is remarkable in a number of lights, including its comprehensive breadth of coverage. The resulting visibility for findings related to sex differences has the potential to contribute to theoretical development as well as stimulate ongoing investigation (Eagly, 1987). Given that potential, the book's purpose is of great consequence." - PsycCritiques, Alisha L. Francis, Vol. 54, Release 24, Article 7