In Assessing Why Men Scored Higher on Measures of Personal

question 51

Multiple Choice

In assessing why men scored higher on measures of personal control, Helwag - Larson and colleagues suggest that

• A) women are less likely to promote themselves.
• B) men may feel they have more control over their futures.
• C) women are more likely to be involved in child care.
• D) Men are more likely to overestimate their level of control.

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