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How testosterone and culture shape behavior | Carole K. Hooven

How testosterone and culture shape behavior | Carole K. Hooven

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Drawing on her research into the science of play, evolutionary biologist Carole K. Hooven delves into how testosterone impacts the body and brain, interacting with culture to create differences in human behavior — starting with why boys tend to prefer rougher play than girls.

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How testosterone and culture shape behavior | Carole K. Hooven

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