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What is the Triune Brain Model?

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It divides the brain into three parts: the reptilian brain (survival functions), the limbic brain (emotions), and the neocortex (abstract thought).

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What is Oxytocin’s role in bonding?

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Oxytocin facilitates bonding, especially in mother-infant relationships, and reduces stress.

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Who developed Attachment Theory?

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John Bowlby proposed Attachment Theory, suggesting that early attachment behaviors are evolutionary survival strategies.

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What is Dopamine’s function in the brain?

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Dopamine is involved in reward circuitry and reinforces behaviors; it’s often elevated during romantic attraction.

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What are key types of love in ancient Greece?

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Eros (sexual passion), Philia (deep friendship), Storge (familial love), Ludos (playful love), Agape (universal love).

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What is Bowlby’s impact on institutional care?

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His work led to changes in institutional care practices, advocating for continuous mother-child relationships for mental health.

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How did Harry Harlow study maternal attachment?

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Harlow used rhesus monkeys to demonstrate that social isolation results in psychological distress.

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What are SSRIs and how do they work?

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increase serotonin in the synapse, improving mood and emotional stability.

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What is the ‘Science of Neglect’?

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Experiments by Rene Spitz and others showed that emotional deprivation in children leads to developmental issues.

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What is Fromm’s concept of mature love?

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Mature love is defined by giving rather than receiving, and it requires discipline, concentration, and patience.

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