Albert et al. ANIMAL STUDY Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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key terms
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aggression
testosterone
2
Q
aim
A
to investigate the effects of testosterone on aggression
3
Q
method
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identifying of alpha males from all of the rats and placing them into 4 groups to undergo surgeries
A castration
B castration with implantation of tubes w testo
C castration w empty tubes
D a sham castration
measured level of aggression by placing an alpha male to a cage w a non-aggressive rat before and after the surgeries
4
Q
results
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groups A and C whose testosterone levels were lowered showed reduced aggression whereas B and D whose levels stayed the same did not
5
Q
conclusion
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the positive correlation between testosterone and aggression suggests that increased testosterone may increase aggression
