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Testosterone and Male Behavior

Testosterone is an important part of the biological aspect of masculinity. It has much to do with aggression and affects much of the decisions males make. However, testosterone does not completely dictate the behavior of men. Society and culture are the primary factors that determine male behavior.

Testosterone Rules

This article discusses the relationship between testosterone and aggression. While testosterone is an important factor in the behavior of males, it is not the only factor. The article shows research and experiments that reveal the complexities behind testosterone and its effects on behavior. According to the article, aggression is not simply a function of testosterone, such that more testosterone always equals more aggression. Social factors play an important role in male behavior.

Page Sources

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2. Sapolsky, Robert. "Testosterone Rules." Discover 1 Mar. 1997. Web. <http://discovermagazine.com/1997/mar/testosteronerule1077/?searchterm=sapolsky%20testosterone>.
3. Testosterone Factor. Youtube. Web. 27 Apr. 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDEuRSOFDwU>.