PSYC 2510 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Monosaccharide, Ostracism, Palatability
2 Feb 2017
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Drive is an internal state of tension that motivates an organism to engage in activities that reduce tension. An incentive is an external goal that has the capacity to motivate behaviour. Glucose is a simple sugar that is an important source of energy. Quantity available- more food = eat more. Presence of others- eat more with others than alone. Body mass index(bmi) is an individual"s weight divided by their height squared. Vasocongestion is the engorgement of blood vessels(produces erection) Orgasm occurs when sexual arousal reaches it"s peak. Refractory period is a time following orgasm during which males are largely unresponsive to further stimulation. Took pictures of them and measured testosterone level. Took test to measure their interest in infants. Women"s rating of masculinity and parental interest correlated well with the men"s actual levels. Asked to rate the men" photos on masculinity, attractiveness,kind and likes children. Asked to rate for short term and long term relationships.
