Testosterone And Aggression Analysis

The hormone testosterone is most often discussed in the effects it has on aggression, but it also plays a part in other roles of behavior. “During human puberty, there is a 20 - to 30 - fold increase in endogenous testosterone production in males. This increase in testosterone affects changes in aggression and causes an increase in risk taking” (Duke, Balzer, & Steinbeck, 2014). The amount of testosterone one has in their body has shown to play a role in their behavioral tendencies. Studies show that higher levels of testosterone correlate with higher levels of aggressive behavior. Males, on average, have the highest amount of testosterone levels in their body, therefore their acts of violence and aggression are generally more severe