The relationship could therefore also be exactly the opposite.
More testosterone does not make you more successful, but success increases testosterone levels, suggests the study that has just been published in the journal “Science Advances”. “There are a lot of myths about testosterone,” says study lead author Amanda Hughes of the Bristol Medical School. “Our results show that the social conclusions may have been exaggerated.”
It is undisputed that the hormone regulates a number of biological mechanisms, such as the formation of gender-specific characteristics and the development of muscles – which is why testosterone is used as a doping agent in sport. Its psychological and subsequently social effects are, however, far less clear.
Jane Stock is a technology author, who has written for 24 Hours World. She writes about the latest in technology news and trends, and is always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to improve his audience’s experience.
