All Flashcards
What is the effect of damage to the Lateral Hypothalamus?
No desire to eat.
What is the effect of damage to the Ventromedial Hypothalamus?
Never feeling full.
What is the effect of increased Ghrelin levels?
Increased hunger.
What is the effect of decreased Leptin levels?
Increased hunger.
What is the effect of social eating?
Increased food consumption.
What is the effect of ostracism?
Feelings of pain and social distress.
What is the effect of carbohydrate consumption on mood?
Boosts serotonin, leading to improved mood.
What is the effect of social + autonomy?
Leads to high self-esteem and feeling valued.
What is the effect of increased Orexin levels?
Increased hunger.
What is the effect of increased Insulin levels?
Controls blood glucose levels.
What is Set-Point Theory?
Your body has a genetically predetermined weight; it fights back with increased hunger and lowered metabolism when you deviate.
What is the Sexual Response Cycle?
The four stages of sexual responding described by Masters and Johnson: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
Explain the core idea of Social Motivation.
Humans have a fundamental need to belong, and this need is a powerful motivator for behavior.
What is the main idea behind Washburn & Cannon's Experiment?
Stomach contractions were initially thought to be the sole cause of hunger, but it's more complex.
What role does Glucose play in Hunger Motivation?
Your body's main energy source. When levels drop, hunger signals kick in.
What is Kinsey's contribution to understanding sexual motivation?
Pioneering survey on sexual behavior, finding premarital sex more common than previously thought.
How do social connections relate to our ancestors' survival?
Social connections boosted survival for our ancestors.
What are the effects of social connections and autonomy?
Leads to high self-esteem and feeling valued.
How does culture influence taste preferences?
Culture dictates what we consider edible.
How does thinking about food affect hunger?
Thinking about food can trigger hunger.
What are the 4 stages of the Sexual Response Cycle?
Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, Resolution
Briefly describe the Excitement stage.
Initial arousal; blood flow to genitals.
Briefly describe the Plateau stage.
Peak of arousal; increased secretions.
Briefly describe the Orgasm stage.
Genital contractions; ejaculation; peak of physiological responses.
Briefly describe the Resolution stage.
Body returns to normal; males enter a refractory period (resting period).