How hype and hyperbole distort the neuroscience of sex differences
Gina Rippon, Lise Eliot, Sarah Genon, Daphna Joel
Abstract
Sex/gender differences in the human brain attract attention far beyond the neuroscience community. Given the interest of nonspecialists, it is important that researchers studying human female-male brain difference assume greater responsibility for the accurate communication of their findings.
Topics & Concepts
HyperboleBiologyHuman brainCognitive neuroscienceNeuroscienceCognitive psychologyPsychologyCognitionMetaphorLinguisticsPhilosophyStress Responses and CortisolHormonal and reproductive studiesEvolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior