AO3: Hormonal

Cards (2)

  • Strength: Animal research
    What? Support from animal research
    Who? Giammanco; macaque monkeys - increase in testosterone and aggressive behaviour in mating season
    Why? Shows role of testosterone
  • Limitation: Mixed evidence
    What? Dual-hormone hypothesis
    Who? Carre and Mehta; high levels of testosterone lead to aggression with low cortisol
    Why? Combined activity better predictor