hormones Flashcards

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hormones

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chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands and released into the bloodstream

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testosterone

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associated with aggression, higher sexual drive, and better visuo-spatial skills. more present in men

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radke et al (2015) - true experiment

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  • to measure the effects of testosterone in the brain
  • female participants were divided into two groups, where the experimental one received a injection of testosterone, and the controlled a placebo
  • they were placed in an FMRI machine and were shown angry or sad feaces and were asked to approach or avoid them
    -the testosterone shot increased activity in the amygdala when participants were approaching the angry faces but not when avoiding it
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