Social cognition under stress: Differential effects of stress-induced cortisol elevations in healthy young men and women
Published Apr 1, 2009 · T. Smeets, I. Dziobek, O. Wolf
Hormones and Behavior
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayStress-induced cortisol elevations have sex-specific effects on social cognition, with men engaging in fight-or-flight responses and women exhibiting tending and befriending behaviors.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.