One Problem Researchers Experience When Attempting to Directly Link Testosterone

question 89

Multiple Choice

One problem researchers experience when attempting to directly link testosterone to aggression and sexuality is that

• A) the relationships have never been studied in women.
• B) testosterone seems to affect sexual desire in men but not in women.
• C) it is difficult to determine the causal direction because aggression and sex can affect testosterone levels.
• D) both sex and especially aggression are difficult to study in the lab.

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