PSY 331 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Human Relations Area Files, Libido, Sexual Arousal
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Sexual desire: desire for sex as triggered by the sexual response system (information processing model), not some other reason (i. e. , to make my partner); conscious endorsement of the pull of sexual incentives. Reminder: emotions have triggers (something you value highly) and functions (to bring that thing into yourself) Psychological characteristics: obsessive fixation; overwhelming desire for reciprocation and distress if not reciprocated. Physiological characteristics: increased heart rate; rapid breathing; butterflies in the stomach; dopamine ( seeking behavior) releases same neurotransmitter released when on cocaine. Passion in romantic relationships usually entails sexual desire: companionate love: the bond with someone with whom one"s life is deeply entwined. Grows slowly; long-lasting; not chaotic like passion; affectionate; combo of commitment (conscious decision to continue) and intimacy (not a feeling) Novelty is hot, familiarity is not: occurs across mammals both male and female. Tested with a mediator: intimacy leads to passion leads to sex & orgasms.
