There is growing evidence that steroid hormones interact to shape social behavior. In
particular, regarding basal hormonal levels, cortisol has repeatedly been found to moderate …

For many people, competitions, status challenges, and being evaluated by others result in
increases in cortisol as well as testosterone. It is argued that physiological processes work in …

The steroid hormones, testosterone and cortisol, have some common characteristics, but
they are related to generally antagonic processes at both the physiological and …

In response to stress, physiological and mental resources are allocated towards those
systems that are needed for rapid responding in terms of fight or flight. On the other hand …

The dual-hormone hypothesis proposes that testosterone's relationship with status-seeking
behavior is moderated by cortisol. However, research testing this hypothesis has focused on …

Research has suggested that stressful situations lead to a decrease in testosterone,
whereas concern with one's social status increases testosterone. However, results from …

Recently, cortisol has been suggested to moderate the positive relationship between
testosterone and antisocial behavior. More precisely, high testosterone levels have been …

Highlights•This paper reviews evidence for the dual-hormone hypothesis.•Testosterone's
association with status-relevant behavior depends on cortisol.•Behaviors include …

Abstract Objectives In the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST), participants briefly interact with a
research assistant ('greeter') prior to the test, and then with two 'judges'(a 'talking judge'and a …

The dominant characterization of the physiological and behavioral human stress reaction is
the fight-or-flight response. On the other hand, it has been suggested that social affiliation …