"Macho Men" Are Dangerous Drivers, Psychologist Says
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 12:30
in Psychology & Sociology
The more "macho" the man, the more risks he is likely to take on the road, according to a study by a psychologist at the University of Montreal.So what is a macho man? In 2004, an American researcher developed the Auburn Differential Masculinity Inventory, a questionnaire to identify such men. It comprised 60 statements such as "men who cry are weak," or "generally speaking, men are more intelligent than women." Men had to answer questions on a scale of one (strongly disagree) to five (strongly agree). read more