hormones Flashcards
1
Q
what is testosterone
A
the male sex hormone
2
Q
what does cortisol do?
A
- increases anxiety and social withdrawals in stressful situations
- maintains blood sugars
- helps to inhibit aggression
3
Q
when is cortisol released?
A
released in anxious and stressful situations and physiological arousal
4
Q
how does testosterone and cortisol explain aggressive behaviour?
A
- low levels of cortisol and high levels of
testosterone increases aggression - as testosterone increases, aggression and reactivity to the amygdala’s rage increases
