Describe some of the findings that support the link between prenatal exposure to male hormones and aggression
What will be an ideal response?
(1) Both boys and girls who have been exposed to synthetic hormones that act like male hormones report that they would use physical aggression in an interpersonal conflict more than boys and girls not exposed to such hormones. (2) Girls who were prenatally exposed to androgens (masculinizing hormones) spent more time playing with boys' toys and less time with girls' toys than did girls not exposed to the hormones. (3) Higher testosterone levels at birth in boys were related to more boldness for 18 months after birth.
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