Testosterone does not induce aggression, study shows

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 23:21 in Psychology & Sociology

New scientific evidence refutes the preconception that testosterone causes aggressive, egocentric, and risky behavior. A study with more than 120 experimental subjects has shown that the sexual hormone with the poor reputation can encourage fair behaviors if this serves to ensure one's own status.

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