Challenging the Top Player: A Preliminary Study on Testosterone Response to An Official Chess Tournament

According to the Challenge Hypothesis, high levels of testosterone (T) are associated with status-seeking behaviors, especially in competitive situations. However, there have not been many studies about rivals’ social status and pre-competition neuroendocrine responses. The aim of this stu...

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Main Authors: Guillermo Mendoza, Manuel Jiménez, Jerónimo García-Romero, Jorge García-Bastida, Iván Rivilla, Margarita Carrillo de Albornoz-Gil, Francisco Javier Baron-Lopez, Javier Benítez-Porres, José Ramón Alvero-Cruz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/4/1204