Genetics: Hormonal Influences

Question 1

Testosterone

Answer 1

-Peaks in young adolescent males
-Promotes muscle strength
-Increased aggressive behaviour due to increased amygdala reactivity during the processing of a social threat

Question 2

Aromatase

Answer 2

-An enzyme that helps process testosterone.
-Reduced aromatase levels reduce the likelihood of an aggressive reaction because there is not enough of the enzyme to activate testosterone.