Hormonal Mechanisms in Aggression Essay Plan

AO1

• Testosterone
  
• Androgen Hormone: Produce male characteristics.
• Testosterone effects brain areas involved in controlling aggression making it more likely behaviour will be displayed. 

AO2

• Olweus et al: Compared samples of delinquent boys and non delinquent male students. 
• He found higher levels of testosterone in delinquent sample. 
• Delinquents with a history of violent offences also had highler levels than those without. 

AO3

• Inconsistent Evidence on Testosterone-Aggression…