PSYCH 357 Exam 2 Questions and Correct
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Hormones Across the Menstrual Cycle
Preovulatory phase hormone levels
Estrogen gradually rises, FSH slightly rises, LH remains low until surge, and progesterone stays
low.
Ovulatory phase hormone levels
Estrogen peaks, LH surges, FSH rises slightly, and ovulation occurs.
Postovulatory phase hormone levels
Progesterone is highest, estrogen moderately rises, and LH and FSH decrease.
LH surge
Rapid increase in luteinizing hormone that triggers ovulation.
Follicular phase hormone pattern
Dominated by rising estrogen and follicle development.
Luteal phase hormone pattern
Dominated by progesterone secretion from corpus luteum.
Hormonal withdrawal
Decline in estrogen and progesterone that triggers menstruation.
Mood, Hormones, and PMS
, Interactions between mood, hormones, and behavior
Hormones can influence mood, cognition, and behavior while psychological and social factors
also affect emotional experiences.
Physiological effects of reproductive hormones
Hormones affect neurotransmitters, energy levels, sleep, appetite, and stress responses.
Psychological effects of reproductive hormones
Hormonal fluctuations may influence mood, irritability, anxiety, and emotional sensitivity.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Group of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms occurring before menstruation.
Definition of PMS
Symptoms occurring during luteal phase that resolve shortly after menstruation begins.
PMS onset pattern
Symptoms usually begin after ovulation and end with or shortly after menstruation.
Classic menstrual mood pattern
Mood is often best right after menstruation and may worsen premenstrually.
Premenstrual magnification (PMM)
Existing emotional problems become intensified before menstruation.
PMDD
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe form of PMS with major mood symptoms.
Answers
Hormones Across the Menstrual Cycle
Preovulatory phase hormone levels
Estrogen gradually rises, FSH slightly rises, LH remains low until surge, and progesterone stays
low.
Ovulatory phase hormone levels
Estrogen peaks, LH surges, FSH rises slightly, and ovulation occurs.
Postovulatory phase hormone levels
Progesterone is highest, estrogen moderately rises, and LH and FSH decrease.
LH surge
Rapid increase in luteinizing hormone that triggers ovulation.
Follicular phase hormone pattern
Dominated by rising estrogen and follicle development.
Luteal phase hormone pattern
Dominated by progesterone secretion from corpus luteum.
Hormonal withdrawal
Decline in estrogen and progesterone that triggers menstruation.
Mood, Hormones, and PMS
, Interactions between mood, hormones, and behavior
Hormones can influence mood, cognition, and behavior while psychological and social factors
also affect emotional experiences.
Physiological effects of reproductive hormones
Hormones affect neurotransmitters, energy levels, sleep, appetite, and stress responses.
Psychological effects of reproductive hormones
Hormonal fluctuations may influence mood, irritability, anxiety, and emotional sensitivity.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Group of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms occurring before menstruation.
Definition of PMS
Symptoms occurring during luteal phase that resolve shortly after menstruation begins.
PMS onset pattern
Symptoms usually begin after ovulation and end with or shortly after menstruation.
Classic menstrual mood pattern
Mood is often best right after menstruation and may worsen premenstrually.
Premenstrual magnification (PMM)
Existing emotional problems become intensified before menstruation.
PMDD
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe form of PMS with major mood symptoms.
