In the Stern and McClintock (1998) Study, Swabs Were Taken

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the Stern and McClintock (1998) study, swabs were taken from the underarms of women at different points in their menstrual cycle. These swabs were presented to other women, most of whom reported they could not smell the substance, even though their own menstrual cycles were modified. This research suggests that

• A) body odor is not obnoxious to some people.
• B) humans can be influenced by pheromones.
• C) menstrual cycles are not very regular.
• D) people have largely lost their sense of smell.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

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John Watson

An American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behaviors and discounting the importance of mental states.

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