In a sample of 101 subjects 42 men showed significantly higher CFFs than 59 women. This is contrary to the prediction of Broverman, et al. and differs from the results of Misiak, who reported no sex difference. The findings were discussed in relation to the organizational hypothesis of Phoenix, et al.
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