1. Major, Brenda, Carnevale, Peter J.D., & Deaux, Kay. (1981). A different perspective on androgyny: Evaluations of masculine and feminine personality characteristics. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 41(5), 988-1001. Powerpoint Abstract By Halford H. Fairchild September 16, 2010

2. Abstract Examined R’s evaluations of people who were portrayed as masculine, feminine, androgynous (both m&f) or undifferentiated (neither m&f). Androgynous liked best and seen as most adjusted Undifferentiated liked least and least adjusted. M&F - midway

3. Implications for Psych 104 The set of items that assesses masculinity & femininity are crucial independent variables. Should we add an “undifferentiated” category (“neither masculine nor feminine”) We should know this literature – on masculinity/femininity