B. Reproductive Behaviors

Question 1

Early development of male or female anatomy is influenced by hormones, particularly
testosterone, during specific gestational months. High testosterone levels result in male anatomy, whereas
low levels lead to female anatomy.

Answer 1

Sensitive Period

Question 2

Sex hormones shape brain structures like the hypothalamus; for example, the _______ ______
sexually dimorphic nucleus is larger in males and associated with male sexual behavior. Additionally,
hormonal influences affect cyclic hormone releases in females.

Answer 2

Brain Development

Question 3

influences behavioral differences in boys and girls

Answer 3

Prenatal exposure to hormones

Question 4

Studies sugges that boy
preference for certain toys is linked to ________ , while girls exposed to testosterone showed increased
preferences for typically male toys.

Answer 4

testosterone

Question 5

Temporary effects of hormones occur at any life stage, influencing behaviors such as _________ and _______. High testosterone in men is correlated with increased sexual arousal and drive, but levels vary
based on relationship status.

Answer 5

sexual drive and memory

Question 6

Men in committed relationships generally have ____ testosterone, perhaps impacting their
interest in long-term partnerships

Answer 6

lower

Question 7

Women tend to have _____ testosterone when single compared to in
relationships.

Answer 7

higher

Question 8

________ affected by hormone levels, with oxytocin promoting bonding and prolactin
supporting nurturing behaviors

Answer 8

Child-rearing behaviors

Question 9

Men might pursue multiple partners to increase reproductive chances, while
women tend to be selective, seeking dependable partners due to higher investment in offspring

Answer 9

Reproductive Strategies

Question 10

Men commonly express jealousy over sexual infidelity, while women may be more
concerned with emotional fidelity

Answer 10

Jealousy Dynamics

Question 11

Various factors, such as _____, _____, and _____, may contribute to the formation and expression of sexual orientation

Answer 11

genetics, hormonal influences during development, and intrautine environments

Question 12

Male and female brains differ in size and connectivity, with men typically having larger brains but women
showing greater interhemispheric connectivity. These differences can affect ______,______, and _____

Answer 12

cognition, emotional
expression, and susceptibility to disorders

Question 13

Male and female brains differ in size and connectivity, with men typically having larger brains but women
showing greater interhemispheric connectivity. These differences can affec

Answer 13

cognition, emotional
expression, and susceptibility to disorders

Question 14

_______ influence various other behaviors, including aggression, memory, and physical sensations, with
both shared and specific roles for testosterone and estradiol in males and females, respectively.

Answer 14

hormones

Question 15

influence various other behaviors, including aggression, memory, and physical sensations, with
both shared and specific roles for testosterone and estradiol in males and females, respectively.

Answer 15

hormones