Sexual Motivation and Hunger

These flashcards cover key concepts related to sexual motivation and hunger, integrating biological, environmental, and psychological factors discussed in the lecture.

Cannon & Washborn

The researchers who hypothesized a causal relationship between hunger, stomach pains, and contractions.

Hypothalamus

A brain region involved in regulating hunger, detailing specifically the lateral (hunger center) and ventromedial (satiety) nuclei.

Set point

The weight at which the body tends to stabilize unless influenced by other factors.

Pheromones

Chemicals secreted by one animal that affect another, usually through the sense of smell.

The Coolidge effect

The phenomenon where the introduction of a new sexual partner revives sexual interest.

Parental investment

The evolutionary driving force behind sexual selection that suggests that more investing sex becomes more choosy.

Sexual selection

The evolution of characteristics that give organisms a reproductive advantage.

Jealousy in males

Males are more jealous of sexual infidelity because of potential cuckoldry; ensuring their resources are not invested in offspring that aren't theirs.

Jealousy in females

Females are more jealous of emotional infidelity as it may divert resources away from their own children.

Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)

A measure correlated with health and fertility; optimal levels are used in judging female attractiveness.