Attention (8) 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyMotivationUniversityAll boards Created by: hayleygainsCreated on: 26-04-15 18:54 What is DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) A chemical that motivates us to engage in sexual behaviour 1 of 20 At what age do girls and boys experience their initial sexual interest? 10 years old (before they are physically able to reproduce 2 of 20 When does production of DHEA begin? Age 6 (way before puberty!) 3 of 20 What drives the sexual interest of rats? Testosterone and Oestrogen 4 of 20 Where are the receptors for testosterone and oestrogen? The hypothalamus 5 of 20 Women are sexually interested throughout their menstrual cycle, but when do they initiate the most sex? During ovulation when oestrogen levels are high 6 of 20 Why do human females hide ovulation? Your mate is more likely to guard you and they are more likely to stick around to help you raise your offspring 7 of 20 What drives human sexual interest? testosterone 8 of 20 What are the four stages in the human sexual response cycle? Excitement, Plateau, ******, Resolution 9 of 20 How does the female sexual refractory period differ from the male refractory period? It is shorter and less dramatic 10 of 20 What is the coolidge effect? Men in the refractory period can exit it if presented with a new sexual partner 11 of 20 What is the sexual refractory period and in which phase does it occur? When further stimulation does not produce excitement (the resolution phase) 12 of 20 What are two reasons for having sex that are important throughout the lifespan? 1. It feels good 2. It validates our own attractiveness 13 of 20 What is extrinsic motivation? motivation to take actions that are not in and of themselves rewarding 14 of 20 What is a possible negative effect of extrinsic rewards? They can undermine intrinsic motivation and make people less likely to engage in an activity they enjoy 15 of 20 What is intrinsic motivation? motivation to take actions that are themselves rewarding 16 of 20 What is conscious motivation? Why you think you are doing something 17 of 20 What is unconscious motivation? Why you are actually doing something (includes the need for achievement) 18 of 20 What is approach motivation? Motivation to experience a positive outcome 19 of 20 What is avoidance motivation? Motivation to avoid a negative outcome (stronger than approach) 20 of 20
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