Which of the following is a feature of androgyny?
A. Cultural gender traits which are used to judge androgyny remain constant.
B. Males in the second half of life become more androgynous.
C. As people age, many become less androgynous than when they were younger.
D. Lifespan development has no effect on androgyny.
E. Judgment of androgyny is independent of cultural variations.
Answer: B
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