Gender and Personality Based on the learning materials, answer the following questions. Women and men differ in Big Five neuroticism and agreeableness, with women scoring higher in both traits. Give...

Gender and Personality

Based on the learning materials, answer the following questions.

1. Women and men differ in Big Five neuroticism and agreeableness, with women scoring higher in both traits. Give one example of abehavior that illustrates women's overall higher level of neuroticism. Also, give one example of abehavior that illustrates women's higher level of agreeableness.


2. Offer one possible explanation for the observed sex differences in agreeableness and neuroticism noted in Question # 1. Please explain clearly.


3. Popular books likeMen Are From Mars, Women Are From Venuswould lead one to believe that men and women are very different in terms of their personalities and social behavior. However, research has revealed very few significant differences between men and women. How do you explain the disconnect between scientific findings and popular beliefs? Restated, why do so many people believe that men and women are so different when, if fact, they are much more similar than different?


4. Research has revealed that there is less tolerance for males to engage in "feminine" behaviors than for females to engage in "masculine" behaviors. For example, it's acceptable for girls to wear pants and play with cars and trucks, but not for boys to wear dresses or play with dolls. Why do you think it's OK for males and females to do "masculine" things, but not OK for males to do "feminine" things?