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How testosterone and culture shape behavior | Carole K. Hooven

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The Influence of Testosterone on Behavior Across Species

This chapter examines the parallels between human and chimpanzee behaviors, particularly through the lens of testosterone's influence on play fighting and social dominance. It emphasizes the evolutionary significance of these activities for survival and reproductive success, while noting individual variations in play preferences.

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