This article examined the correlation of hormones with power poising, which caused a stir after a study linked confidence with testosterone that could be founded by body posture. The idea was introduced by Amy Cuddy and her findings were shared on TED talk. The idea rapidly the spread, causing inspiration to many individuals and many studies to follow up on the findings. The initially study composed of men and women who were asked to stand in larger postures, and postures that they made them seem diminutive. There appeared to be a correlation between the amount of testosterone in the saliva and the body posture the individual held for two minutes.
The article continues to evaluate the difference between cortisol which effects mood and normally fluctuate depending on time of day and immediate occurrences that may last up to an hour. These occurrences can be both psychological, and physical. For example acing an exam or completing a run. However, testosterone rarely fluctuates during immediate activities—changes in testosterone can occur from long term exercise or long term psychological changes. Furthermore, the majority of female mammals will not have increasing testosterone levels, despite attempting exercise its growth.
After further reading the article devaluates the results, explaining that the study did not record the gender and the differences of testosterone, it was a small sampling and the examination of cortisol was not implemented as it should have been. The results that were provided were inconclusive and seemingly rigged to make a faux movement. Generally speaking, in the animal hierarchy, males that produce more testosterone are more aggressive and are found in the upper levels of their hierarchy. The males are more likely to reproduce, especially with more submissive females. They are also more likely to maintain their territory and have more sway over their lessers.
The article concludes that these stances that have had a powerful sway of individuals, is mental and how others precise them. It is more like a therapy opposed to a chemical change. This also brings into question if some individuals are genetically more prone to come into positions of power. This may be particularly true, but humans (although part of the animal kingdom) have evolved, and nuanced specific behaviors receive mixed reviews. Each specific individual has traits that make them more or less desirable—but taste is variable.