PSY 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Sexually Dimorphic Nucleus, Interpersonal Circumplex, Inverse Relation
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Observable phenotypic differences between males and females of a given species. Testosterone organizes masculinization early on in the brain. In the sexually dimorphic nucleus of the hypothalamus, the males are bigger than the females. Romantic love - combines passion and intimacy. Companionate marriage is best-friend relationships that married couples have. Consummate love is combination of passion, intimacy, and commitment. Associated with feelings of reward and motivation. Increases levels of dopamine/sweating/heart rate when looking at something you find attraction. Raises dopamine levels and gives high sensation. Inverse relationship between serotonin and pea as relationship goes on. Early relationship = high pea, low serotonin. Old relationship = lower pea, higher serotonin. Further right you are, the more friendly you are. Further left you are, the more hostile you are. Higher up you are, the more dominant you are. Lower down you are, the more submissive you are. Your personality is reflective of the people you are around.
