Anabolic Steroid Abuse, the Self-Administration of Hormones Such as Testosterone

question 48

Multiple Choice

Anabolic steroid abuse, the self-administration of hormones such as testosterone for body building or other nonmedical uses, is an increasing concern in society. A study of the effects of added testosterone on behavior yielded the data shown below. They are from the responses to testosterone treatment based on a scale of manic (excited or irritable) behavior for six adult males. Black bars indicate testosterone administration time and white bars indicate placebo administration time. The asterisk for the first subject indicates discontinuation of testosterone treatment after week 5 because of rapidly escalating manic symptoms.
Source: Pople, H. G., Kouri, E. M., & Hudson, J. I. (2000) . Effects of supraphysiologic doses of testosterone on mood and aggression in normal men: a randomized controlled trial. Archives of general psychiatry, 57(2) : 133-140.
-What could reasonably be concluded from these data?

• A) All men given extra testosterone exhibit significant manic behavior.
• B) Not all men respond similarly to the administration of extra testosterone.
• C) People who already have high levels of testosterone have a lower response to additional testosterone.
• D) Testosterone levels are higher in people who are manic

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Definitions:

Lower-Of-Cost-Or-Market

An accounting principle stating that inventory should be recorded at the lower of its historical cost or its current market price.

LIFO

Last In, First Out, a stock valuation approach that accounts for the most newly manufactured goods as being sold before all others.

Lower-Of-Cost-Or-Market

A rule in accounting that dictates inventory should be recorded at whichever is less between its original purchase cost and its present market value.

LIFO

Last In, First Out, an inventory costing method where the last items added to inventory are the first to be used or sold.