Re: Evolution, aggression, and men: Hormones matter?

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In article <1995Jul17.154610.991@galileo.cc.rochester.edu>,
Greg Stevens <stevens@prodigal.psych.rochester.edu> wrote:
>
>The interesting thing is, testosterone levels rise in those gaining status
>even if there is *NEVER AN AGGRESSIVE CONFRONTATION*.
>
>Greg Stevens
>stevens@prodigal.psych.rochester.edu

Sorry I wasn't around to answer queries about my post.

So it sounds like the Kung San men I mentioned are more aggressive
because they're dominant (hence the high testosterone)? What's known
about other androgens and aggression?

Bryant

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