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- Title
Sex differences in neonates' cuddliness.
- Authors
Benenson, J F; Philippoussis, M; Leeb, R
- Abstract
The authors undertook the present study to determine whether under ecologically valid, low-stress conditions, female and male neonates could be differentiated on cuddliness. Sixteen female and 15 male neonates were videotaped interacting briefly with both a female and a male adult who were blind to the sex of the neonate. Raters coded degree of cuddliness and activity level. Results showed that raters could discriminate the sex of the neonate on the basis of degree of cuddliness. Discussion focuses on the importance of theoretical and methodological considerations in assessing sex differences in behavioral characteristics of neonates.
- Publication
The Journal of genetic psychology, 1999, Vol 160, Issue 3, p332
- ISSN
0022-1325
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1080/00221329909595403