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?

    <p>It varies in strength from person to person</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Through impulsive and aggressive actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the degree of power motivation reflected in individuals?

    <p>Through the stories concerning emotional impact on others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Capacity to generate their own sexual arousal through erotic fantasies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enhance sexual arousal in males &amp; females</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To enhance pleasure during sexual activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sexual motivation can decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Many people can experience orgasm through internally generated sexual images</p> 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?

    <p>Generation of sexual arousal through daydreams</p> 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?

    <p>Increased production of phenylethyllamine (PEA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Kinsey Reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Studying human sexual arousal and satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Penis and Clitoris enlargement, vaginal lubrication increase, nipple erection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Important insights into the nature of human sexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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