Sex differences in responses of children to the Hand Test

The Hand Test was administered to 69 boys and 65 girls enrolled in the second grade. Significant differences were found on 11 of the 24 variables. Girls gave significantly more Exhibition and Failure responses, took longer to organize and verbalize a perception (AIRT) and longer to respond to the cards (H - L). Boys gave significantly more Active, Environmental, Description. Withdrawal and Pathology responses; had a higher Acting Out Score (AOS); and gave a greater number of responses (R).