The Higher a Male Monkey's Level of the Hormone Testosterone

question 243

Multiple Choice

The higher a male monkey's level of the hormone testosterone, the more aggressive he is likely to be. This means that:

• A) aggression stimulates the production of testosterone.
• B) age may influence aggression and hormone production independently.
• C) testosterone causes aggression.
• D) any of the above explanations is a possibility.

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