Via gamepolitics, this study examined FPS players’ hormonal responses towards an in-group versus an out-group in a competitive setting. I can understand the evolution part, but I’m a complete beginner in neurobiology, I can’t understand the entire results section.
Abstract
For 14 teams of three young men, salivary testosterone and cortisol were assessed twice before and twice [...]
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Hormonal responses differences when playing against an ingroup or outgroup (Oxford et al., 2009)
Posted in Aggression, Evolutionary Psychology, Neuropsychology, Video games on September 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
