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A Biochemical Property Relating to Power Seeking in Humans

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The disposition to seek power in a social arena is tied in this research to a biochemical marker, whole blood serotonin. This finding constitutes the first systematic evidence of any biochemical property in humans which differentiates power seekers from others. The disposition itself is given empirical content with the use of measures of three components of the Type A behavior pattern—aggressiveness, competitiveness, and drive—and of distrust and self-confidence. The statistical fit with serotonin is very good. This discovery echoes similar findings in a species of subhuman primates.

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  • Madsen, Douglas, 1985. "A Biochemical Property Relating to Power Seeking in Humans," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 79(2), pages 448-457, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:apsrev:v:79:y:1985:i:02:p:448-457_22
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    1. Schaubroeck, John, 1996. "Pay status hierarchy and organizational attachment," Journal of Economic Psychology, Elsevier, vol. 17(5), pages 579-589, November.
    2. Zizzo, Daniel John, 2002. "Between utility and cognition: the neurobiology of relative position," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 48(1), pages 71-91, May.

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