[We] administered testosterone to men; instead of sharing money, they become selfish. Interestingly, high testosterone males are also … - Paul J. Zak

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[We] administered testosterone to men; instead of sharing money, they become selfish. Interestingly, high testosterone males are also more likely to use their own money to punish others for being selfish.

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