Antisocial Behavior May Be Caused By Low Stress Hormone Levels

ScienceDaily | Oct. 5, 2008 (News Report)

A link between reduced levels of the 'stress hormone' cortisol and antisocial behaviour in male adolescents has been discovered by a research team at the University of Cambridge.

Levels of cortisol in the body usually increase when people undergo a stressful experience, such as public speaking, sitting an exam, or having surgery. It enhances memory formation and is thought to make people behave more cautiously and to help them regulate their ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Oct 5, 2008 - 9:21 AM PDT
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Patricia Blochowiak
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 by Patricia Blochowiak - Oct. 5, 2008

This story confuses correlation with causation. It's title is not backed up by the facts presented. It would have been better if the story had been written by someone who understands the scientific method.

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Christopher Mims
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 by Christopher Mims - Oct. 7, 2008

Science Daily is a host for press releases -- nothing on this site should be considered real journalism. Everything on it is written by PR people who represent the university at which a given study is done. So all of it must be taken with a grain of salt. As a result, this story has no effort at balance -- quotes from outside experts, evidence that buttresses or contradicts the finding, etc.

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Leo Romero
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 by Leo Romero - Oct. 5, 2008
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