Blood Quote by Robert Sapolsky
“Regardless of your sex, if you have elevated testosterone levels in your blood, you're more likely to think a face with a neutral expression is instead looking threatening.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, 2017
High testosterone can bias perception, making neutral faces seem threatening.
In simple terms: Testosterone skews face perception.
Recognize hormonal influences on judgment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical assessments
- law enforcement training
- personal relationships
- media representation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do hormones affect daily interactions?
- Can awareness reduce biased judgments?
Hormone levels are only one factor among many influencing perception.