Quiz 6

Endocrine System

A system that maintains homeostatic conditions in the body through hormone secretion and distribution.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus that regulates water balance in the body.

Oxytocin (OXT)

Often referred to as the 'love hormone', it plays a role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, and during and after childbirth.

Reproductive Behaviors

Behaviors related to the propagation of the species, influenced by hormonal activity.

Sex Hormones

Steroid hormones that regulate various functions in the body, including reproductive behaviors and physiological changes.

Testosterone

A male sex hormone that influences the development of male physical traits and reproductive functions.

Estrogen

A female sex hormone responsible for the development of female characteristics and regulation of the reproductive system.

Progesterone

A hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy and maintains the uterine wall.

Homeostasis

The physiological process of maintaining stable internal conditions in the body.

Hypothalamus

A brain region that controls the endocrine organs and regulates hormone production.

Vasopressin

A hormone that contributes to social behavior and pair bonding among certain species.

Genetic Activity

The processes through which genes are expressed to produce proteins that affect cell function.

Nature vs. Nurture

The debate regarding the relative contributions of genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) to human behavior.

how do polygraphs work

measure autonomic nervous system activation to uncover emotional reactionsand physiological responses such as heart rate, respiration, and sweat gland activity.

James Lange Theory

suggests emotions result from physiological reacitions to stimuli

common lay theory

everyday intuitive way people think about emotions

ex. see a bear, feel fear first, body reacts after

cannon bard theory

emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously and independently in response to a stimulus.