Basal testosterone ’s relationship with dictator game decision-making depends on cortisol reactivity to acute stress: A dual-hormone perspective on dominant behavior during resource allocation

As a species, we have evolved in social hierarchies, and the stratification of individuals within human groups helps organize us and maintain social order (Anderson et al., 2015; Ellis, 1994; Sapolsky, 2000). Within a social hierarchy, having higher status - respect or deference that is based on an individual ’s perceived social value (Anderson et al., 2015; Magee and Galinsky, 2008) - grants several benefits, such as access to limited resources and social influence over others (Cheng et al., 2013; Sapolsky, 2000).

Source: Psychoneuroendocrinology - November 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Smrithi Prasad, Erik L. Knight, Pranjal H. Mehta Source Type: research