Scientists of this study have recognized that aggression in young boys, ages 7 to 9, can be related to three types of hormones: testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and cortisol. Using saliva samples from this range of boys, they are able to detect or predict violent behavior. According to their results of all 17 boys, the levels in these hormones correlated to the severity and frequency of aggression. The researchers hope to one day use this type of testing to improve safety in schools by identifying boys that have the potential to be dangerous to peers and seeking the proper help for them.
My questions for this article is why did they only focus on males? What are the hormones that would signify aggression in young females?
What are your thoughts on this study and possible questions you all have?!
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130326162157.htm
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