Ågmo, A., & Laan, E. (2022). Sexual incentive motivation, sexual behavior, and general arousal: Do rats and humans tell the same story? Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 135, Article 104595.
I selected this article because it presents a compelling comparative analysis of sexual motivation and behavior across species, particularly between rodents and humans. It effectively bridges neurobiological mechanisms with observable behavioral outcomes, making it especially relevant for psychology students studying the intersection of physiology, motivation, and sexual behavior. The authors introduce the concept of a central motive state, which sheds light on how sexual stimuli trigger general arousal and drive behavior. A valuable framework for understanding both human and animal models of sexual response.
minimum 1500 words (more suggested), utilizing APA style including a title page and reference page containing the article critiqued and any other sources cited. Any submissions less than 1500 words may receive a grade of zero. If short paper is graded, at professor discretion, the short paper will be penalized based on the number of words submitted (e.g. (number words submitted/1500)*estimated grade).
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Please select ONE scholarly professional journal article relevant to *human sexual
behavior* from a scholarly journal. Your selection must be approved. Please read
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The paper requires APA 7.0 professional format (everything in the basics of APA style
module, Note: follow the professional research paper guidance/format – NOT STUDENT
VERSION)
See the “JAR Submission” course link. Students will complete one paper, MINIMUM 1500
words (more words are suggested), utilizing APA style including a title page and reference
page containing sources cited. Papers submitted with fewer than 1500 words will be
penalized based on number of words submitted. Submitting 1500 words is an absolute
MINIMUM, less than 1500 word submissions may result in a grade of ZERO, or may be
penalized based on number of words submitted less than 1500. MORE than 1500 words are
suggested to fully and thoroughly complete the content of your paper.
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Using any Generative Artificial Intelligence tools (for example, but not limited to, Chat
GPT or Bard) is strictly forbidden in all or any course assignments. The instructor reserves
the right to require a virtual meeting (with an active camera), which may be recorded, and
ask questions about the assignment. Failure to meet with the instructor at the assigned time
will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. Students who answer inaccurately
ou have read.
The JAR requires APA 7.0 format (everything in the basics of APA style module,
Note: follow the professional research paper guidance/format – NOT STUDENT
VERSION of APA) note: NO author note and NO abstract
Do NOT use ANY non-professional journal references in your paper.
Do NOT use any sources other than those contained in your paper (exception: your
textbook for conclusions integration).