what do studies show about a link between testosterone and aggression
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What is the relationship between aggression and testosterone? Please select all that apply. Select one or more: a. There is a positive correlation between testosterone levels and aggressive behaviors. b. Having high levels of testosterone can lead to increased aggressive behaviors. c. The relationship seems to only be present for men, even though women also have testosterone. d. Acting in aggressive ways can increase our testosterone levels.
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Evidence of a biochemical influence on aggression is the finding that a. aggressive behavior varies widely from culture to culture. b. animals can be bred for aggressiveness. c. stimulation of an area of the brain's limbic system produces aggressive behavior. d. a higher-than-average level of the hormone testosterone is associated with violent behavior in males.
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Evidence of a biochemical influence on aggression is the finding that a. aggressive behavior varies widely from culture to culture. b. animals can be bred for aggressiveness. c. stimulation of an area of the brain's limbic system produces aggressive behavior d. a higher-than-average level of the hormone testosterone is associated with violent behavior in males.
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