Which Statement About the Influence of Testosterone on Aggression Is

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the influence of testosterone on aggression is NOT true?

• A)There is no direct association between aggression and baseline testosterone.
• B)Increases in testosterone occur in response to a perceived threat.
• C)Impulsivity increases the likelihood that another person's behaviour will be perceived as threatening.
• D)Testosterone has no influence on aggressive behaviour.

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Definitions:

Brain

The organ located within the skull that is the center of the nervous system in all vertebrates and most invertebrates, responsible for coordinating sensation, intellectual and nervous activity.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, blood pressure, and other important body functions.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.

Master Gland

A term often used to describe the pituitary gland due to its central role in regulating numerous other endocrine glands in the body.