IB Psychology SL - The Impact of Hormones on Human Behavior

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.