Sex differences on three scales of psychological rigidity were investigated for 250 college students. The size of the intercorrelations among the scales suggested that psychological rigidity is a multidimensional concept. Females were significantly less rigid on two of three scales. The experience by girls of a wider range of approved behavior was suggested as a possible explanation.
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