Exam 3 Study || Agonistic & Aggression

Based on Part 17 of the lecture notes.

Aggression

A behavior that is intended to inflict noxious stimulation or destruction on another organism.

Testoterone

Steroid linked to the prenatal and postnatal development of the male gender and physique, which in turn has been linked on average to more physical aggression in many species.

Challenge Hypothesis

Outlines the dynamic relationship between plasma testosterone levels and aggression in mating contexts in many species.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Abundant circulating androgen hormone and can be rapidly metabolized into potent androgens and estrogens.

Glucocorticoid

Have an important role in regulating aggressive behavior.

Corticosterone

Regulates aggression and agonistic behavior during times of the year when the testes do not produce testosterone in seasonally breeding species.

Threat Display

Any behavior that signifies hostility or intent to attack.

Agonistic Behavior

Any social behavior related to fighting.

Agonistic Fighting

Form of aggression that escalates from an indecisive threat display.

Submissive Display

When an individual indicating by an act or posture that will not challenge a dominant individual in a social group.