The challenge hypothesis makes specific predictions about the association between
testosterone and status-seeking behaviors, but the findings linking testosterone to these …

Only two studies to date have considered the joint effects of testosterone and cortisol on
direct measures of criminal behavior. The current study extends this earlier work by …

The dual hormone hypothesis, which centers on the interaction between testosterone and
cortisol on social behavior, offers a compelling framework for examining the role of …

Testosterone has been theorized to direct status-seeking behaviors, including competitive
behavior. However, most human studies to date have adopted correlational designs, and …

The gonadal hormone testosterone is well-recognized to facilitate various behaviors for
obtaining social status. A good reputation (ie competitive, generous, and trustworthy) is of …

Prior research has established that testosterone is an important modulator of social decision-
making. However, evidence on the relationship between basal testosterone levels …

Altruistic behavior can be modulated by many factors including hormonal levels, but their
reported effects remain mixed. Understanding the proximate mechanisms of altruism such …

Male life history strategies are regulated by the neuroendocrine system. Testosterone (T)
and cortisol regulate male behaviors including parenting and facilitate managing tradeoffs at …

Humans are strategically more prosocial when their actions are being watched by others
than when they act alone. Using a psychopharmacogenetic approach, we investigated the …

Adolescence is a critical period for the maturation of neurobiological processes and
hormone secretion. Recent studies on the dual-hormone hypothesis have indicated that …