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Study Guide for " The Impact of Hormones on Human Behavior" ERQ
Hormones
Chemical messengers regulating body processes and behavior.
Endocrine System
System producing hormones for bodily regulation.
Oxytocin
Hormone linked to trust and social bonding.
Trust Hormone
Nickname for oxytocin due to its effects.
Amygdala
Brain region controlling fear and emotional responses.
Baumgartner et al. (2008)
Study on oxytocin's role in rebuilding trust.
Trust Game
Experiment assessing trust through money sharing.
fMRI Scans
Imaging technique to observe brain activity.
Placebo
Inactive treatment used for comparison in studies.
In-group Favoritism
Preference for members of one's own group.
De Dreu et al. (2011)
Study examining oxytocin's effect on moral decisions.
Trolley Problem
Ethical dilemma used to assess moral decision-making.
Social Survival
Ability to maintain relationships and trust in groups.
Environmental Factors
External influences affecting hormone impact on behavior.
Cognitive Factors
Mental processes influencing hormone effects on actions.
Mother-Child Attachment
Bond strengthened by oxytocin during childbirth and breastfeeding.
Trust Restoration
Process of rebuilding trust after betrayal.
Behavioral Complexity
Interactions of hormones with various influencing factors.
Trust and Forgiveness
Social behaviors influenced by oxytocin levels.
Individual Differences
Variations in response to hormones based on personality.
Controlled Experiment
Study design minimizing external variables for clarity.
Limitations of Studies
Factors that may affect the validity of findings.
Social Biases
Prejudices influenced by hormonal effects on behavior.
