Hormonal

• Effects of testosterone


  • Risk-taking
  • Aggression
  • Physical traits
  • Lack of empathy
• Risk-taking


  Offered evolutionary benefits by rewarding behaviours such as hunting, exploration, and engaging in conflicts, which could lead to significant gains
• Aggression


  Facilitated competition among males for mates and resources, where assertive strategies could yield reproductive advantages
• Higher testosterone levels


  Contribute to distinct physical traits like a pronounced square chin and greater muscle mass
• Physical traits


  Thought to enhance mate attraction by signalling health and genetic fitness and improve outcomes in physical confrontations
• Testosterone has

  • androgenic (masculinising) effects
  • and anabolic (protein tissue building) exploited by athletes to build muscle mass, reduce fat, and improve performance.
• Increased testosterone levels

  May correlate with reduced empathic responses
• Historically, evolutionary adaptations have enabled individuals to compete for mates, resources, and social status, optimising reproductive success in ancestral environments
• Individuals displaying dominance


  Could secure better access to resources and mates
• Testosterone


  Urges individuals to succeed across various domains, including sports, social standings, and mate acquisition
• Drive for success


  Could increase access to resources and mates, boosting reproductive success
• What is the acronym to remember the effects of testosterone?

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