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Motivation: Sexual Behavior Flashcards

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Hormones

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The biological base of sexual behavior.

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Testosterone (Female Sex Drive)

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Testosterone in females plays a bigger role than estrogen on female sex drive.
More = higher sex drive
Less = lower sex drive

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Male Testosterone Secretion

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Fairly constant secretion. Not necessary to have a sex drive, but it is helpful.

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Female Estrogen Secretion

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Estrogen production is cyclic (the estrous cycle). Lasts 28 days. Sexual activity is not connected to estrogen production.

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