ESPE Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology

Brief Summary: This meta-analysis of studies of classical CAH indicates that prenatal androgen exposure masculinizes and defeminizes play behavior in humans.Comment: Sex differences in juvenile-play behavior have been documented across a number of animal species, including non-human primates and in humans. It is proposed that juvenile play allows the developing individual to practice skills that are important for survival and adult social roles. In human...