Identify eight sex differences discussed by the author. What is the cause of these differences?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Males are more active and aggressive than females.
2. Males suffer from a wider variety of physical illnesses.
3. Infant mortality rates are higher among males.
4. Males have shorter life expectancy.
5. Males have more genetic disorders.
6. Males have more accidents.
7. Women have higher rates of depression.
8. Men perform better at certain spatial tasks and mathematical reasoning tests.
9. Women perform better in precision with manual tasks.
10. Women perform better on tests of recall or matching.
11. Differences due to social learning, hormone differences, brain differences.
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