Testosterone heightens men's sensitivity to social feedback and reshapes self-esteem
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A new study suggests testosterone makes men more emotionally responsive to social approval and rejection. The hormone increased how much feedback from others influenced momentary self-worth, offering insights into how biology shapes the way people perceive social acceptance.
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Original Title: Testosterone heightens men’s sensitivity to social feedback and reshapes self-esteem. When men in the testosterone group received positive feedback, their self-esteem increased more than it did in the placebo group. But when they received negative feedback, their self-esteem dropped more sharply.