An analysis of whether differing sex-object choice by 46 heterosexual and 46 homosexual females (21 to 50 yr. old) is associated with significant differences in scores on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule indicated heterosexual women scored higher on the heterosexuality scale while homosexual women scored higher on the Dominance scale and the Endurance scale. Neither group scored above or below what is considered the normal T-score ranges of 30 to 70 on any scale.
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