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This review examines four decades of testosterone research in biosociology, highlighting achievements, challenges, and future research directions for understanding hormone-behavior links.

Area of Science:

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  • Human Behavior

Background:

  • This paper reviews four decades of research on testosterone's role in human biosociology.
  • It addresses the accomplishments and limitations of past studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a retrospective analysis of testosterone research in human biosociology.
  • To identify key achievements, challenges, and future research avenues.

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  • Literature review and synthesis of four decades of research.
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