When researchers ask men and women to write descriptions of themselves, women are more likely than men to include statements about
A) negative impressions/feelings about themselves.
B) their roles as parents and family members.
C) their regrets for past decisions.
D) the career choices they have made, including opportunities that they passed up.

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Research has consistently shown that women are more likely to define themselves in relation to their social roles and relationships, including their roles as parents and family members. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to define themselves in terms of their accomplishments and career success. While both men and women may include negative self-statements, there is no evidence that women are more likely to do so than men. Regrets for past decisions and career choices are also not consistently more prevalent among women.

When Researchers Ask Men and Women to Write Descriptions of Themselves