Hormonal Organization of Sex Differences in Play Fighting and Spatial Behavior

January 1984 in “ Progress in brain research ”

William W. Beatty

gonadal hormones androgens sexual dimorphism endocrine anomalies

Studysummary This chapter reviews the potential role of gonadal hormones in sex differences in play and spatial behavior, noting a lack of conclusive evidence but suggesting perinatal androgen exposure might contribute to observed differences. It reports no new research results.

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