Much of the literature, however, suggests a curvilinear or even quadratic relationship between spatial performance and circulating testosterone,[9] where both hypo- and hypersecretion of circulating androgens have negative effects on cognition and cognitively-modulated aggressivity, as detailed above.Ryan Rudolph wrote:Any thoughts or comments?
Testosterone – the double-edged sword.
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This coincides with something I noticed, and that is the following. The really physically strong, unquestionably strong men rarely display aggression. In the gym I go to, some of the strongest trainees ( with signs of very high testosterone level of course) are pretty mellow, cheerful, with a good temper and no 'attitude' whatsoever. This might be due to being aware of the obvious, vast physical dominance they posses (which also makes them very self confident), and therefore seeing no need to prove that to other males.Rhett wrote:Using the testosterone theory, in my experience aggressive outbursts happen in men with low to medium testosterone levels. Once the testosterone reaches a higher level, aggressive outbursts would be too aggressive to let loose, so they are suppressed.
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I've noticed that as well. The really huge dudes are rarely the bullies or jerks. It's usually guys who are slightly stronger than the average, who feel kind of dominant but still have "something to prove."
Unicorns up in your butt!
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Of course, on the internet, the bullies and jerks don't even have to be of average strength. Most of them are wimps in real life, and come here to feel like they're worth something.
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http://www.marijuana-detox.com/m-facts.htmPreliminary evidence suggests that low testosterone levels may be a risk factor for cognitive decline and possibly for dementia of the Alzheimer’s type
Studies have shown that marijuana lowers testosterone levels in men.
Females who use marijuana, over time, increase their levels of testosterone which can result in increased facial hair and acne, and may adversely affect reproductive functioning in women.
Cannabis decreases testosterone. ohh no looks like I'll be a prime candidate for Alzheimers.
It is strange that it lowers testosterone in men, but increases it in women. Weird.
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I've heard another example is school teachers. They are usually a bit above average in intelligence and therefore have "something to prove", getting emotional about it as they do so. So they would seem to be low to medium testosterone.Philosophaster wrote:I've noticed that as well. The really huge dudes are rarely the bullies or jerks. It's usually guys who are slightly stronger than the average, who feel kind of dominant but still have "something to prove."
Prominent lawyers, politicians, judges, etc, may have high testosterone. Despite the pressures of their jobs, we don't see them being so emotional. They don't go with them very often because they would be too intense for themselves and others. They suppress them and do their best to reason them out, and when this can't cope also use drugs such as cocaine.