Research on Physical Attractiveness Indicates That Men Are More Likely

question 366

Multiple Choice

Research on physical attractiveness indicates that men are more likely than women to

• A) express dissatisfaction with their own physical appearance.
• B) deny that their liking for physically attractive dates is influenced by good looks.
• C) judge members of the opposite sex as more attractive if they have a youthful
• Appearance.
• D) marry someone who is less physically attractive than they themselves are.

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction, often mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.

Reuptake

The absorption by a presynaptic nerve ending of a neurotransmitter that it has secreted, critical in regulating neurotransmitter levels and influencing neural communication.

Performance Anxiety

Anxiety over sexual performance that interferes with sexual functioning.