Compared to male soccer players, researchers reported that female players were more likely to be punished for aggressive behaviors, possible due to:

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Contrast Effect: This refers to the tendency to perceive differences between two stimuli as being greater than they actually are when the stimuli are presented together. In this case, the researchers may have been more likely to notice and punish aggressive behaviors in female players because they were comparing them to male players, who are typically more aggressive.

Compared to Male Soccer Players, Researchers Reported That Female Players