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Sex differences in social behavior : a social-role interpretation

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The analysis of sex differences in social behavior is presented as a new theory and a new method based on research published in “Sex Differences in Social Behavior: A New Theory and a New Method.”
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Contents: The Analysis of Sex Differences in Social Behavior: A New Theory and a New Method. Sex Differences in Helping Behavior. Sex Differences in Aggressive Behavior. Sex Differences in Other Social Behaviors. The Interpretation of Sex Differences in Social Behavior.

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