AP Psych Unit 8

Question 1

Instinct theory

Answer 1

focuses on how genetics dictate behavior

Question 2

Drive-reduction theory

Answer 2

how our inner and external motivations interact

Question 3

Arousal theory

Answer 3

focuses on finding the right level of stimulation

Question 4

Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 4

maslow’s idea that we satisfy basic needs then make our way up.

Question 5

W.L.Washburn

Answer 5

Studied how we feel hunger, swallowed a ballon, concluded that hunger is felt by stomach contractions.

Question 6

Hypothalamus (hunger)

Answer 6

Hypothalamus manages feelings of hunger.

Question 7

Orexin

Answer 7

Hormone that triggers hunger given by the hypothalamus.

Question 8

Insulin

Answer 8

regulates blood sugar

Question 9

Leptin

Answer 9

causes brain to alter metabolism

Question 10

Ghrelin

Answer 10

“im empty” hormone

Question 11

obestatin

Answer 11

“im full” hormone

Question 12

PYY

Answer 12

“im not hungry” hormone from intestines.

Question 13

set point

Answer 13

stable weight in animals

Question 14

Obesity

Answer 14

the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, gallstones, arthritis, types of cancer, and Alzheimer’s for women.

Question 15

Sexual Respone Cycle (Master & Johnson)

Answer 15

Excitement phase
Plateau phase
Orgasm – brain scans show no difference between men and women.
Resolution phase – brings the body back to normal. Males enter a refractory period which is the “re-set time” or the time when he’s incapable of orgasm.

Question 16

refractory period

Answer 16

“re-set time” or the time when male is incapable of orgasm after initial orgasm.

Question 17

disinhibitor(alcohol)

Answer 17

makes one act more impulsively

Question 18

ostracism

Answer 18

social exclusion