Which of the following statements is TRUE of personality factors that affect gender differences?
A)Generally,men experience greater guilt about their aggressiveness than women.
B)Men are generally better than women at decoding others' facial expressions.
C)Women's self-esteem is influenced primarily by their perception of their sense of interdependence.
D)In general,men evaluate themselves more harshly than women.

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Research has shown that women's self-esteem is influenced more by their perception of their sense of interdependence, or connectedness to others, whereas men's self-esteem is influenced more by their perception of their sense of independence, or autonomy. This is believed to be due in part to societal expectations and gender roles surrounding emotional expression and relationships. Choices A and D contain incorrect statements, and while men may have a slight advantage in decoding facial expressions, the difference is not significant enough to make choice B true.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Personality Factors