Men become hopeless show offs in front of attractive women (Daily Telegraph, 03 March 2010)

03 Mar 2010


Australian scientists examining risk-taking behaviour in male skateboarders have shown that the presence of an attractive female promotes risk-taking behaviour in this group, and that this is associated with a rise in salivary testosterone levels. Whilst the researchers are pleased with their findings, the results of the increased risk-taking behaviour were perhaps less successful, producing more successes but also more crash landings.

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