Digit ratio (2D:4D) and psychopathic traits moderate the effect of exogenous testosterone on socio-cognitive processes in men

@article{Carr2015DigitR,
  title={Digit ratio (2D:4D) and psychopathic traits moderate the effect of exogenous testosterone on socio-cognitive processes in men},
  author={Justin M. Carr{\'e} and Triana L. Ortiz and Brandy Labine and Benjamin J. P. Moreau and Essi Viding and C. Neumann and Bernard Goldfarb},
  journal={Psychoneuroendocrinology},
  year={2015},
  volume={62},
  pages={319-326}
}
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No evidence that cognitive empathy is impaired by testosterone administration or associated with digit ratios is found, which counter current theories and previous high-profile reports, and demonstrate that previous investigations of this topic have been statistically underpowered.
Gender differences in the interrelations between digit ratio, psychopathic traits and life history strategies
Digit ratio (2D:4D), testosterone, cortisol, aggression, personality and hand-grip strength: Evidence for prenatal effects on strength.
The Effects of Exogenous Testosterone on Men’s Moral Decision-Making
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