A)Describe Two Factors (Biological,cognitive,social)that Contribute to Our Motivation to Eat

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Essay

a)Describe two factors (biological,cognitive,social)that contribute to our motivation to eat and our motivation to engage in sexual behavior.Be specific,and include two factors for eating and two factors for sex.
b)Second,explain how the terms drive and homeostasis help us understand sexual motivation.

Recognize different types of interviews and their purposes in research.

Identify issues specific to self-report measures in psychological research.

Understand concepts of reliability and validity in measuring instruments.

Recognize the significance of different statistical measures (mean, median, mode, distribution) in research.

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Definitions:

Steroid Hormones

Steroid hormones are a class of hormones derived from cholesterol that act as chemical messengers in the body, including sex hormones and corticosteroids.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer membrane that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Lipid Soluble

A characteristic of substances that can dissolve in fats, oils, and non-polar solvents, allowing them to pass easily through cell membranes.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, as well as in the formation of social bonds and the reduction of stress responses.