SOC SCI H1E Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Sex In Advertising, Dehydroepiandrosterone, Libido
17 May 2019
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Difference between correlation & causation in studies of happiness. Think about issues with self-report of taboo behaviors. Consider how data may sometimes be explained by multiple theories. Very taboo subject at the time that he was writing. Maslow did not include sex in list of needs that lead to motivation. Maslow focused on homeostasis, not reproduction, as source of biological drive. During sex your body release masses of hormones. Massive surge during sex, love" hormone, promotes bonding. Pleasure hormones, natural pain relief, stress release, mood boost, immune boost. Mood effects, sex drive, heart disease, osteoporosis, alzheimer"s. Improved immune response, cognitive function, appearance, antidepressant. *complicated bodily response -> important biologically & socially. Semen contains hormones that can affect partners including testosterone, estrogen, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, prostaglandins, serotonin, melatonin, norepinephrine. Lower incidence of depression & anxiety, improve memory, alertness, concentration increased libido, better sleep.
