Why Was the Masters and Johnson's Model of Sexual Response

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why was the Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response criticized?

• A)It ignored the basic physiology of sexual arousal and response.
• B)It was representative of humankind as a whole only in terms of sexual drive.
• C)It did not study the cognitive and subjective aspects of sexual response.
• D)It gave too much weight to the desires and passions of the subjects.

Realize the implications of elasticity on tax policies and government revenues.

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Identify common treatments for depression from a psychiatric point of view.

Recognize the role of neurotransmitters in the mood disorders.

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Definitions:

Drive Theory

A theory in psychology that posits that behavior is motivated by drives that arise from biological needs that demand satisfaction.

Homeostasis

The ability of a living organism to maintain internal stability by adjusting its physiological processes.

Drive-Reduction

A theory of motivation that posits that behavior is driven by the need to reduce internal states of tension caused by unmet biological needs.

Incentive

A factor that motivates or encourages someone to do something, often linked to rewards or punishments.