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Women in High Places—an Advantage for other Women?

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When one woman makes it to the top, is the glass ceiling really broken?

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Following Women’s Lives from Age 21-71: Lessons in Adult Development

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Here are highlights from the largest and longest study of women’s adult development!

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Apologies versus Denials during the #MeToo Movement: Did Either Work?

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People judge #MeToo apologies as a good starting point—but not the endgame—for the accused.

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Pervasive Gender Stereotypes about Intelligence in the United States and Beyond

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In a recent study, adults and children in the United States and 78 other countries associated “brilliance” and “genius” with men more than with women.

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Women’s Leadership in the COVID-19 Crisis

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In times of crisis, many people seek out male leaders, but female governors have been excelling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Women Communicate More Details than Men. So what?

Men and women adopt different speaking styles, but good leaders, male or female, must be able to shift their speaking style on a moment’s notice.

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What do Men and Women Want in a Mate?

The things we look for in a romantic partner are shaped by both evolution and society.

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How a Disagreement from 16 Years Ago Can Affect Your Health Today

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Although marriage often enhances people’s health, how and when partners argue with their spouses can have negative health consequences.

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Are Men Really Funnier Than Women?

A new review of scientific research that compares men’s and women’s ability to produce humor has the answer.

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What Can Serial Killers Like Amy Archer-Gilligan Tell Us about Human Evolution?

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Serial killers—yes, serial killers—may tell us something important about human evolution. Some hunt; others appear to gather.

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