The bad boy of socio-biology, Testosterone, is back in the news. This time for causing a newly identified syndrome: “irritable male syndrome”. This syndrome is caused by a sudden drop in the levels of testosterone (something that happens for example when your favourite sports team loses ) and can affect men of any age. This symptoms include sullenness, irritability, being withdrawn and diffident.
So boys, the PMT excuse is your to use and abuse too…
Resources
Hormone swings affect men too, suggests research - New Scientist
Moody men blame their hormones - BBC
Men Behaving Sadly? It Might Be the Hormones - Yahoo
Other resources on Testosterone and male behaviour
The He Hormone - Feminocracy
Psychobiological Criminology (Hormones; Neurotransmitters; Vitamins & Drugs)
Heroes, Rogues, and Lovers: Testosterone and Behavior
Hormones in Context - The Gender Site
Genetics and the control of crime - aibs.org
She Brains / He Brains - Neuroscience for Kids
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