Motivating and reinforcing functions of the male sex role: social analogues of partial reinforcement, delay of reinforcement, and intermittent shock

In a study examining the functions of the male sex role, comments made by the adrogynous male were judged as more appropriate and honest than the comments made by the masculine counterpart. The adrogynous male was also rated more likable, more intelligent, more moral and more mentally healthy.

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Published in:Sex roles 1989-05, Vol.20 (9-10), p.551-573
Main Authors: CRAMER, R. E, LUTZ, D. J, BARTELL, P. A, DRAGNA, M, HELZER, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Biological and medical sciences
Differential and comparative psychology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Indexing in process
Men
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Sexes
Social research
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Summary:In a study examining the functions of the male sex role, comments made by the adrogynous male were judged as more appropriate and honest than the comments made by the masculine counterpart. The adrogynous male was also rated more likable, more intelligent, more moral and more mentally healthy.
ISSN:0360-0025
1573-2762
DOI:10.1007/BF00288201