The Fact That Androgens Are Related to Male Aggression

question 58

Multiple Choice

The fact that androgens are related to male aggression:

• A) means that men cannot be expected to learn to be peaceful
• B) applies only to animals and not to humans
• C) indicates that aggression is caused to some degree by hormones
• D) may reflect the fact that androgens enhance musculature and increase available energy, thus increasing the likelihood that aggression will be useful in attaining certain goals
• E) may reflect the fact that androgens produce a strong tendency to react quickly to any stimulation and to experience a heightened level of fear

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