Just looking at previous Q.
2007-09-15 03:23:06 · 10 answers · asked by georgebonbon 4 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Not always. Without going into all of men's behavior, I will talk about the most commonly talked about one: that of aggression. "Normal levels of testosterone are a prerequisite for normal levels of aggression. Yet if one male's genetic makeup predisposes him to higher levels of testosterone than the next guy, he isn't necessarily going to be more aggressive". So it seems that testosterone, up to a point, facilitates aggression. After that point, it does nothing. Also "aggression does not change at puberty [in nonprimate mammals] when testosterone levels increase. Aggression does not increase [in nonprimate mammals] in hypogonadal males (or females) when exogenous testosterone is administered to support sexual activity. Similarly, there are no reports that aggression increases [in nonprimate mammals] in hirsute females even though testosterone levels may rise to 200% above normal". So this suggests that the link between testosterone and aggression is interactionary. It doesn't seem to be the case that testosterone induces ALL aggression. It seems to be the case that testosterone does induce some aggression at least. So, again, the answer to your question seems to be no (at least in the case of this one example though I would doubt it about other behaviors as well). Chances are there is some interactionary mechanism in the body, between testosterone and the amygdala for example, which produces a behavior.
Edit:
I almost forgot that serotonin plays a role in aggression as well. So it isn't the case that if you are aggressive it is because and only because of testosterone. Thus testosterone does have an effect on men, as well as other neurotransmitters, but it isn't the ONLY factor to be considered.
2007-09-15 13:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by Fortis cadere cedere non potest 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Behavior and drive are both enhanced by testosterone. Some men have better control than others but I believe we all have similar feelings. I have talked to very old men who obviously are low on testosterone ... but the feelings are still there. Just no "fuel" for the fire.
I have a high level of estrogen now ... unusual. Just the opposite of what I used to be. So I know the emotional feelings (to some extent) that women have. It is hard to say which is better. I like to feel strong emotions .. but I also liked the high octane drive of testosterone.
2007-09-15 10:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by Texas Mike 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Testosterone has been given a bad rap .
True sky high levels of test can cause problems but most males do not have body builder levels of teste naturaly in our systems
Testosterone has been given a "make over " of sorts latley.
It seems reserchers are thinking that maladaptive vilolent behaviors in some males might be caused in certan case by having too low a dose of testosterone .
When thinking testosterone think of a bell curve .
I know when i am on tribulus an herb that tells the body to use cholesterol to make more testosterone.(Nowhere near steroid levels ) I can take a sh*t load of verbal abuse .(i work in a call center talking people out of canceling there cell phones )
I call tribulus my testosterone sheild . Petty insults slights bounce off my testosterone sheild . I am far less prone to snapping at my customers when i am on tribulus then when i am off of it .
2007-09-15 10:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Testosterone cannot account for all influence on men's behaviour, but it certainly does influence men's behaviour.
For example, I remember reading a story about a woman who wanted to become a female to male transsexual and started taking testosterone. She had to stop because it made her feel like if she did not have sex all the time... "she would die"... LOL.
2007-09-15 10:25:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Some men have what it takes,and have them in their right place.
2007-09-15 11:54:13 · answer #5 · answered by amleth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Just as much as a woman's hormones influence her.
2007-09-15 10:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that doesn't make sense.
But testosterone can effect the emotions of a man and make him act differently.
2007-09-15 10:26:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would think so, it sure isn't estrogen induced.
2007-09-15 10:26:46 · answer #8 · answered by ♫jmann♫ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I believe so...
especially when they haven't had sex for a while...it dominates their thoughts
2007-09-15 10:25:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
HELL YEA , I know mine sure is !
2007-09-15 10:25:50 · answer #10 · answered by I have Q:s 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋