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There is strong evidence in animals that [[testosterone]] is directly associated with [[aggression]], although this correlation is not as strong in humans.<ref>Simpson, K (2001) The role of testosterone in aggression. MJM, 6, 32-40 [http://www.k9events.com/Testosterone.pdf Full text]</ref> |
There is strong evidence in animals that [[testosterone]] is directly associated with [[aggression]], although this correlation is not as strong in humans.<ref>Simpson, K (2001) The role of testosterone in aggression. MJM, 6, 32-40 [http://www.k9events.com/Testosterone.pdf Full text]</ref> |
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In human studies a relationship has been found between measures of testosterone in adolescent males and aggression <ref>Olweus D, Mattson A, Schalling D, Low H. (1988) Circulating testosterone levels and aggression in adolescent males: a causal analysis. Psychosomatic Medicine 50: 261-272.</ref> with similar results found in women <ref>Ehlers CL, Rickler KC, Hovey JE. (1980) A possible relationship between plasma testosterone and aggressive behavior and socialdominance in man. Psychosomatic Medicine 36: 469-475</ref>. |
In human studies a relationship has been found between measures of testosterone in adolescent males and aggression <ref>Olweus D, Mattson A, Schalling D, Low H. (1988) Circulating testosterone levels and aggression in adolescent males: a causal analysis. Psychosomatic Medicine 50: 261-272.</ref> with similar results found in women <ref>Ehlers CL, Rickler KC, Hovey JE. (1980) A possible relationship between plasma testosterone and aggressive behavior and socialdominance in man. Psychosomatic Medicine 36: 469-475</ref>. |
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Latest revision as of 16:44, 3 September 2010
There is strong evidence in animals that testosterone is directly associated with aggression, although this correlation is not as strong in humans.[1] In human studies a relationship has been found between measures of testosterone in adolescent males and aggression [2] with similar results found in women [3].
See also
- Testosterone and social dominance
References
- ↑ Simpson, K (2001) The role of testosterone in aggression. MJM, 6, 32-40 Full text
- ↑ Olweus D, Mattson A, Schalling D, Low H. (1988) Circulating testosterone levels and aggression in adolescent males: a causal analysis. Psychosomatic Medicine 50: 261-272.
- ↑ Ehlers CL, Rickler KC, Hovey JE. (1980) A possible relationship between plasma testosterone and aggressive behavior and socialdominance in man. Psychosomatic Medicine 36: 469-475