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How testosterone and culture shape behavior | Carole K. Hooven

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The Role of Testosterone in Gendered Behavioral Play

This chapter examines the link between testosterone levels and play behavior differences between genders, supported by both animal and human studies. It challenges the idea that limiting rough play in boys can decrease aggression, presenting evidence that such restrictions may actually heighten aggressive tendencies.

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