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My understanding is that IQ is distributed such that men are slightly lower on average than women, but more spread out. If this is true, then it would follow t
by jpxw 6y ago
My understanding is that IQ is distributed such that men are slightly lower on average than women, but more spread out.
If this is true, then it would follow that there would be more genius men than women, which would explain what you mention.
- amelius 6y agoThat's a good explanation. Another one, I think, is that men often like to take the role of "problem solver", even when it doesn't make sense (e.g. in relational problems). So IQ might not be the only reason, but also intrinsic motivation.