Research Has Suggested That _____ May Be the Hormonal Basis

question 73

Multiple Choice

Research has suggested that _____ may be the hormonal basis of the sex drive in women,and _____ may be the hormonal basis of the sex drive in men.

• A)estrogen;estrogen
• B)estrogen;testosterone
• C)testosterone;testosterone
• D)testosterone;estrogen

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Definitions:

Present Consumption

The act of using goods and services to satisfy current needs and desires rather than saving for future use.

Self-Control Problems

Refers to the difficulty people have in sticking with earlier plans and avoiding suboptimal decisions when finally confronted with a particular decision-making situation. A manifestation of time inconsistency and potentially avoidable by using precommitments.

Time Inconsistency

The human tendency to systematically misjudge at the present time what will actually end up being desired at a future time.

Behavioral Economists

Economists who study the psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors on the economic decisions of individuals and institutions.