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Some of the key differences discussed between male and female psychology include how men tend to ask for solutions to problems while women complain for acknowledgment, as well as differences in how men and women view affection and commitment in relationships.

The text discusses that women are more inclined to eye contact, talk on a single topic and agree/support, while men tend to look away, jump between topics and debate.

The text notes that women are more prone to depression, can disguise facial expressions better, while men's expressions of anger are more readable.

Male & Female Psychology

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Men are from

Mars and Women from Venus- John Gray

Women complain for acknowledgment

Men ask for solutions

The Point System

The Cave and Wave

The Point System Men give points in 20, 30, 40 for love and affection Women may give 1 point for each act of love and affection

Gift of Rs Gift of Rs5000 20 points

One point

For gift For roses For carrying bag

The Cave and Wave


Men withdraw until they find the solution to a problem Retreat to cave Taking time to find solution Revisit problem later

The Cave and Wave Woman is like wave Stable when get love and affection Unstable when dont get same affection Disastrous or dangerous if cheated..

Exploration of relationship between male-female and the role of food and nutrition in sustaining Healthy relationship

Guide for better communication between males and female at work place

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Gender differences

Gender differences is a distinction of biological or physiological characteristics typically between males and females

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Likely Superiority of Males


Mathematics Reaction time Sustained logical work Muscular Strength Muscular Coordination Dexterity with tools History Science

Likely Superiority of Females

Causes of individual Differences

Gender

Memory tests Number checking tests Pattern recognition Word Association Mirror Drawing Quick Adaptation Dexterity with fingers Reading

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Differences in Males and Females

Physical Neurology Psychological Communication Economics Education

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Differences in Males and Females

Physical Health
Though Males may be more muscular or physically stronger but Females are less vulnerable to chronic illness than men

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Differences in Males and Females

Neurology
Female brain is more compact than males and densely packed with neurons, particularly in the region of language

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Differences in Males and Females

Psychology
Not much difference except biological Males more inclined to risky behaviour Females scores high on Agreeable and Neuroticism 60-75 % females prefers feelings 55-80 % males prefer thinking

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Big Five personality traits

Agreeableness
Friendly / Compassionate vs.
Competitive / Outspoken). A tendency to be Cooperative rather than suspicious

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Big Five personality traits

Neuroticism
Sensitive / nervous vs. Secure / confident). A tendency to experience unpleasant emotions, such as anger, anxiety, depression

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Differences in Males and Females

Aggression

Males are more aggressive physically Females dont show much in physical manner Females show in Verbal or social rejection

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Differences in Males and Females

Systematizing and Empathizing


Males are better at Systematizing (desire to analyze and explore systems and Rules ) Females are better in Empathizing (The ability to identify with other peoples feelings)

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Differences in Males and Females

Intelligence
IQ vary a little Some studies show variance More men are extremes in performance Women show median performance

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Differences in Males and Females

Expression and Emotions


Women more prone to depressions Men distract themselves from depressive activities Women can disguise their facial expressions Mens expression is more readable in anger

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Differences in Males and Females

De-coding Emotions
Women are better judge to decode non-verbal cues

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Differences in Males and Females

Emotions & Culture


People in Asia are more EMOTIONAL

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Differences in Males and Females

Happiness
Women feel happier with their lives Women show greater concern for her family and home

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Differences in Males and Females

Research Studies of psychological differences are controversial and subject to error

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Communication Differences in Males and Females

Women talk more at home Women inclined to eye Contact

Men talk more in public Men tends to look away Men jump from one topic to another Men tends to debate

Women talk on single topic


Women agree and support

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Economic Differences in Males and Females

Income disparity
In USA women are paid @77% for the same job Handled by men . In India it also exist

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Economic Differences in Males and Females

Life Cycle Women not taking jobs because of marriage, Pregnancy etc

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Education Differences in Males and Females

Men and women have equity in education except disparities in %age at many places. Choice of careers also differs

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Productivity due to Gender differences

1. Gender Wage Gap -10 to 25 %


2. Impact of family responsibilities 3. Male- female advantageous Occupations

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Productivity due to Gender differences

Think of Occupations advantageous for Males and Females ?

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Efficiency due to Gender differences

1. Female could be better CEO

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Efficiency due to Gender differences

2 Female are better in Navigation

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Efficiency due to Gender differences

3 Female are better in finger dexterity

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Efficiency due to Gender differences

4 Female are better in language comprehension

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Efficiency due to Gender differences

5 Female have advantage in timed tests

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Efficiency due to Gender differences

Male spiders are small while female spiders are giant?

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