Testosterone and Motivation
Testosterone serves as a valuable indicator of gonadal maturation in both boys and girls, influencing neural reactivity during risk-taking and social reward tasks. The rate of testosterone increase is linked to levels of striving, suggesting that both genders experience similar motivational drives despite differences in overall hormone levels. This insight highlights the complex interplay between hormones and social learning in adolescence.In this clip
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