ACTING A FOOL.

The article discusses research regarding female intelligence as predictor of a man's romantic interest and the reaction of men to women's perceived superiority. It looks at men's attraction to female intelligence, their sense of being outperformed, their implicit self-esteem, and their tendency to d...

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Publicado en:Psychology Today Vol. 49; no. 3; pp. 35 - 37
Autor principal: Pincott, Jena
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Sussex Publishers LLC May/Jun2016
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Sumario:The article discusses research regarding female intelligence as predictor of a man's romantic interest and the reaction of men to women's perceived superiority. It looks at men's attraction to female intelligence, their sense of being outperformed, their implicit self-esteem, and their tendency to defend their status as competitive and competent. It also mentions the traditional gender roles, the team aspects of the relationship, empathy response, and complementary skills.