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The underlying reasons for this differential effect are debated. One hypothesis is that women tend to perform better overall, perhaps due to trait differences like agreeableness, which facilitates cooperation with structured programs. Women, being naturally more agreeable, tend to accept prescribed paths to attainment without resistance. Men, especially those on the disagreeable end of the spectrum, tend to reject such guidance, preferring to "do their own thing." This rejection manifests as resistance or disengagement unless they perceive a personal benefit worth pursuing — prompting some to articulate clear goals, which then motivates effort.