Self-evaluations can inflate the gender gap. Men and women may respond to perceived gender stereotypes and complete self-assessments to meet expected gender norms. This can influence outcomes and perpetuate gender differences. An example of this is self-reports completed by women about sexual partners, masturbation, and attitudes toward casual sexual relationships. Women can compile this information to reflect stereotypes and avoid social shame. This can create gender differences that don't exist. When completing self-reports, men and women may retrospectively recall emotions or events consistent with gender norms and stereotypes (Brody,