All Flashcards
How can understanding hunger hormones help manage weight?
Knowing which hormones increase or decrease hunger can inform dietary choices and lifestyle changes.
How does the concept of ostracism apply to social media?
Cyberbullying and social exclusion on social media can lead to feelings of ostracism and negatively impact well-being.
How can understanding the sexual response cycle help address sexual dysfunction?
Identifying which stage is impaired can guide treatment strategies.
How does social eating affect our dietary habits?
We tend to eat more when with others, and when there are more options available.
How can understanding the impact of social belonging help immigrants?
Recognizing the need to belong can help immigrants adapt to new cultures and build supportive networks.
How does conditioning shape our taste preferences?
Past experiences and associations with certain foods can influence what we like or dislike.
What are the 4 stages of the Sexual Response Cycle?
Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, Resolution
Briefly describe the Excitement stage.
Initial arousal; blood flow to genitals.
Briefly describe the Plateau stage.
Peak of arousal; increased secretions.
Briefly describe the Orgasm stage.
Genital contractions; ejaculation; peak of physiological responses.
Briefly describe the Resolution stage.
Body returns to normal; males enter a refractory period (resting period).
What is the effect of damage to the Lateral Hypothalamus?
No desire to eat.
What is the effect of damage to the Ventromedial Hypothalamus?
Never feeling full.
What is the effect of increased Ghrelin levels?
Increased hunger.
What is the effect of decreased Leptin levels?
Increased hunger.
What is the effect of social eating?
Increased food consumption.
What is the effect of ostracism?
Feelings of pain and social distress.
What is the effect of carbohydrate consumption on mood?
Boosts serotonin, leading to improved mood.
What is the effect of social + autonomy?
Leads to high self-esteem and feeling valued.
What is the effect of increased Orexin levels?
Increased hunger.
What is the effect of increased Insulin levels?
Controls blood glucose levels.