Adolescents with higher testosterone levels were better at adjusting their trust levels. This effect was most apparent among boys. For them, testosterone increased theory of mind, which in turn predicted more strategic trust—investing more in friends and less in strangers. 🤝💪🧠
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Cortisol and testosterone may influence how teens navigate trust in social situations
Adolescents were more likely to trust friends than strangers, and this trust was linked to differences in cortisol, testosterone, impulsivity, and theory of mind, suggesting that both hormones and cognitive traits may shape social decision-making during early…
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