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perilous behavior tendencies that make them more likely to have accidents. Sampson and Laub (1993) have advanced what they describe as a "sociogenic" explanation of delinquency" (Brannigan, Gemmell et
al 2002, 119). Many of these persons show conduct disorders of different natures as well as having unpleasant dispositions, bad tempers, and tantrum throwing tendencies. This is especially noticeable
in the younger age group and is indicative of the social control problem. Aggression is a noted change during puberty, with adolescents encountering internal conflict with the upsurge in testosterone.
It goes without saying that there exists an inherent difference in the aggressive tendencies of males and females. This difference is primarily due to the fact that male
chemistry is comprised of considerably more testosterone, the single-most influential component of aggressive behavior in puberty. The composition of the female body, while similar in appearance, is quite different
in strength, vigor and overall endurance, not to mention the level of testosterone hormone flow through her person. This is not to assert the fact, however, that girls are
not capable of attaining substantial strength, endurance and a sense of aggression during puberty, however, the significantly higher presence of male testosterone is what greatly establishes the difference between the
genders. "Testosterone exerts powerful effects on human bodies, helping make them stronger and bigger. It also increases sex drive and function in men (and, according to some studies,
in women ? although this possibility is still uncertain)" (Flieger 1995, PG). It is the age-old nature versus nurture manner of thinking; girls are, by nature, less aggressive than boys
because they do not have near the same level of testosterone -- the hormone responsible for male aggressiveness. As such, Zimbardo et al might readily agree that aggressive tendencies
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