During a high-stakes regional powerlifting championship, 17-year-old competitors, Dev and Jax, are vying for the final spot on the national team.
Dev accidentally drops his heavy barbell close to Jax’s feet during a warm-up. Jax, interpreting this as a deliberate attempt to intimidate him, aggressively shoves Dev and yells threats. Dev, despite his coach trying to hold him back, breaks free, taunts Jax by stepping directly into his personal space, and punches him. Both competitors are immediately disqualified from the event.
Describe how hormones could account for the powerlifters' aggressive behaviour.
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