Do Olfactory Cues Effect Ovulation?, discussion help
Assignment 2: Discussion—Do Olfactory Cues Effect Ovulation?
The effects of olfactory cues and pheromones on animals, from marking territory to inducing ovulation, have been widely documented. However, in humans, these effects have been difficult to document.
Review the following article:
- Miller, S. L., & Maner, J. K. (2010). Scent of a woman: Men’s testosterone responses to olfactory ovulation cues. Psychological Science, 21(2), 276–283. doi: 10.1177/0956797609357733. Retrieved from
http://pss.sagepub.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/content/21/2/276.full.pdf+html
Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research olfactory ovulation cues.
Based on your analysis of the article and your research, respond to the following:
- Would you participate in a study such as the one described in the article above (Miller & Maner, 2010)? Why or why not?
- What is the utility of this type of experiment in examining social interactions between men and women?
- What are some of the methodological concerns that arise when reading about this research?
- What directions for future research would you suggest for this topic?
Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
