Comparing Strategies Mediated by Hormones in Bonding and Mating
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What is the main focus of the strategy mediated by Oxytocin & Vasopressin?

  • Focusing on quantity of mates
  • Enhancing adult pair bonding (correct)
  • Prioritizing competition over cooperation
  • Promoting more aggressive behavior

Which hormone is associated with promoting 'more mating, less pair bonding'?

  • Estrogen
  • Oxytocin
  • Testosterone (correct)
  • Vasopressin

What is the primary outcome of the strategy mediated by Testosterone according to the text?

  • Enhancing adult pair bonding
  • Focusing on quality of bond
  • Promoting more aggressive behavior (correct)
  • Priority on cooperation over competition

What does the strategy mediated by Oxytocin & Vasopressin suggest about aggression with mate and progeny?

<p>Reduced aggression with mate &amp; progeny (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond does the strategy mediated by Testosterone prioritize?

<p>'More partners' over 'more attractive partner' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the amount of blood oxytocin released during woman-led narration of romantic episodes positively correlate with?

<p>Amount of time spent exhibiting romantic behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the lack of association with sexual behavior suggest about the effect of oxytocin release in the study?

<p>The effect may be specific to romantic bonds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the oxytocin signal correlated with, according to the study's findings?

<p>Strength of pair bond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is mentioned in the text to illustrate the potential variation in oxytocin release during social interactions?

<p>Jane, a nice person (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the study's results help in understanding the specificity of oxytocin's effect?

<p>By showing no correlation with sexual behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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