10 Questions
What is the main focus of the strategy mediated by Oxytocin & Vasopressin?
Enhancing adult pair bonding
Which hormone is associated with promoting 'more mating, less pair bonding'?
Testosterone
What is the primary outcome of the strategy mediated by Testosterone according to the text?
Promoting more aggressive behavior
What does the strategy mediated by Oxytocin & Vasopressin suggest about aggression with mate and progeny?
Reduced aggression with mate & progeny
Which type of bond does the strategy mediated by Testosterone prioritize?
'More partners' over 'more attractive partner'
What did the amount of blood oxytocin released during woman-led narration of romantic episodes positively correlate with?
Amount of time spent exhibiting romantic behavior
What did the lack of association with sexual behavior suggest about the effect of oxytocin release in the study?
The effect may be specific to romantic bonds
What does the oxytocin signal correlated with, according to the study's findings?
Strength of pair bond
Who is mentioned in the text to illustrate the potential variation in oxytocin release during social interactions?
Jane, a nice person
How did the study's results help in understanding the specificity of oxytocin's effect?
By showing no correlation with sexual behavior
Explore the differences in strategies mediated by oxytocin & vasopressin, focusing on quality of bond and commitment, as well as those mediated by testosterone, emphasizing quantity of mates and more partners. Understand the impact on adult pair bonding, parenting, aggression with mate & progeny, and the balance between cooperative and competitive behaviors.
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