hormones Flashcards
1
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hormones
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chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands and released into the bloodstream
2
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testosterone
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associated with aggression, higher sexual drive, and better visuo-spatial skills. more present in men
3
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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