Cohen et al (1996) (SAQ culture)

Question 1

aim

Answer 1

to investigate the effect of cultural values on testosterone levels when challenged by a social threat

Question 2

method

Answer 2

told it is an experiment on judgement
saliva samples to measure initial testosterone
fill questionnaire and walk to the end of a hall to put it on a table
confederate organizing a file cabinet in the hallway, bumps into them and insults them
testosterone measured again

Question 3

results

Answer 3

12% increase in southern males
4% northern

Question 4

conclusion

Answer 4

the level of testosterone that rises when preparing for conflict may be influenced by cultural values

Question 5

key terms

Answer 5

culture of honor
cultural value
testosterone
aggression