Wyart and Colleagues (2007) Conducted a Study Examining the Component

question 2

Multiple Choice

Wyart and colleagues (2007) conducted a study examining the component of androstadienone found in males' sweat and how exposure to male sweat influenced women's cortisol levels. Researchers found that:

• A) women's cortisol levels were not influenced by exposure to male sweat.
• B) humans are unable to communicate with each other via chemosignals.
• C) humans are able to influence each other via chemosignals.
• D) women's cortisol levels remain stable over time no matter exposure.

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Definitions:

Controlling Biases

Strategies or practices aimed at recognizing and mitigating the influence of personal biases in decision making and evaluations.

Self-esteem

A person's personal judgment of their own value, including their self-view and feelings like victory, sadness, self-respect, and embarrassment.

Cognitively Busy

A state of mind characterized by being engaged in high levels of mental activity, reducing capacity for processing additional information.

Cognitive Control

The ability of individuals to regulate their thoughts, emotions, and actions through mental processes, enabling goal-directed behavior.