Human Pheromones and Sexual Arousal

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What is power motivation defined as by Winter (1973)?

The desire to excel in competitive sports

The need for direct control over people

An inclination towards impulsive and aggressive actions

The ability to produce intended effects on behavior and emotions of others (correct)

How can power motivation be measured?

Through impulsive and aggressive actions

Through the number of competitive sports played

By the reputation one holds

By the stories told in the picture-projection technique (correct)

What are some goals of power motivation?

To enhance one's reputation and control others (correct)

To withdraw from social interactions

To avoid competitive sports and focus on charm

To engage in impulsive actions and aggressive behavior

How does power motivation vary among individuals?

It varies in strength from person to person (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways people with high power motivation express themselves?

Through impulsive and aggressive actions (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is the degree of power motivation reflected in individuals?

Through the stories concerning emotional impact on others (D) Signup and view all the answers

What sets human beings apart from other species in terms of sexual motivation?

Capacity to generate their own sexual arousal through erotic fantasies (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what role do synthetic human pheromones play in the perfume industry?

Enhance sexual arousal in males & females (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do many people reportedly use sexual thoughts or images according to the text?

To enhance pleasure during sexual activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen when exposed to explicit erotic materials based on the text?

Sexual motivation can decrease (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is supported by the text regarding self-generated imagery and sexual arousal?

Many people can experience orgasm through internally generated sexual images (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential source of sexual motivation mentioned in the text that sets human beings apart from other species?

Generation of sexual arousal through daydreams (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible explanation for the strong sexual attraction experienced in the first stage of falling in love?

Increased production of phenylethyllamine (PEA) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which famous research reports provided scientific information about human sexual motivation in the 1940s and 1950s?

The Kinsey Reports (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the research conducted by Masters & Johnson in the mid-60s?

Studying human sexual arousal and satisfaction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What physiological changes occur during the Excitement phase of sexual behavior?

Penis and Clitoris enlargement, vaginal lubrication increase, nipple erection (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many distinct phases do males and females move through during sexual behavior according to the text?

Four (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the systematic observation of actual sexual activities by Masters & Johnson yield according to the text?

Important insights into the nature of human sexuality (C) Signup and view all the answers