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Korean Journal of Psychology: General

Psychological Significance of Finger Length Ratio: 2D:4D as a Marker of Prenatal Testosterone

Korean Journal of Psychology: General / Korean Journal of Psychology: General, (P)1229-067X; (E)2734-1127
2014, v.33 no.4, pp.787-814


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Abstract

It has been known that testosterone in utero is involved in structural and functional organization of the brain and has permanent effects on later behavior. The same hormone that affects early brain development also contributes to the establishment of finger length patterns. 2D:4D is a proxy biomarker of prenatal testosterone level, as low 2D:4D reflects high testosterone relative to estrogen, and a sexually dimorphic trait, as males tend to have lower 2D:4D than females. The aim of this review is to provide the physiological evidence that 2D:4D ratio can be used as a putative biomarker of prenatal testosterone levels and to give supporting evidence. In addition, this study examined the relationships between 2D:4D and sex-hormone-mediated traits (psychological, physical, and behavioral traits). Atypical levels of prenatal testosterone may be the cause of atypical behaviors and can be a possible indicator of a breakdown of developmental homeostatis, which may predispose individuals to certain diseases. 2D:4D was also associated with body shape and size, handgrip strength, and physical prowess. Therefore, 2D:4D is likely to be indirect biological indicator of prenatal testosterone levels that can be used to examine the effects of prenatal testosterone on various behaviors.

keywords
2D:4D, 태내 테스토스테론, 대뇌 편측성, 신체적 특징, 사회적 행동, 2D:4D, prenatal testosterone, cerebral laterality, physical traits, social behavior

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