Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10301517 Hormones and Behavior 2011 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Youth with high levels of internalizing behaviors for a short period of time demonstrate elevated levels of morning cortisol. ► Youth with high levels of internalizing behaviors for a long period of time demonstrate blunted levels of morning cortisol. ► Youth with high levels of externalizing behaviors demonstrate a blunted diurnal cortisol slope regardless of amount of time passed. ► Youth with the most extreme levels of internalizing or externalizing behavior had distinct cortisol profiles marked by more dysregulation throughout the day.
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