explanation of relationship formation in the biological approach Flashcards
what does the evolutionary theory suggest about relationship formation?
that one will form relationships with someone who possess certain traits, traits that enhance reproduction are naturally selected
what does the evolutionary theory suggest men look for and why in relationship formation?
smooth skin, glossy hair, red lips, thin waist as suggest youthfulness and healthiness indicating more fertile
what does the evolutionary theory suggest women look for in relationship formation?
stability in order to keep offspring alive e.g. shelter, food, so money and a man that can provide the most resources
what do neurotransmitters have to do with relationship formation?
the chemicals in our brain have a powerful effect on our emotions therefore have a influence on our perception of others
what does dopamine have to do with relationship formation and how might this make one be encouraged to form relationships?
dopamine is linked with pleasure seeking, and being driven to find a partner will give a person a hit of dopamine therefore one may be driven to find a relationship as they give a natural high
what is oxytocin a hormone linked with and what will high levels of it cause?
its a hormone linked with human bonding, trust and loyalty and high levels of it will form romantic attachments
what can lack of physical contact with ones partner cause?
reduced levels of oxytocin causing a longing to bond with ones partner again
how can lack of oxytocin encourage one to form relationships?
as it creates a longing to form bond with a partner , creating a natural drive to bond with others
how does the evolutionary theory explain the formation of sibling relationships?
through kin selection which is where traits that enhance survival of people with similar genes are selected in order to enhance survival of our groups genes, creating incentive to look after our siblings and spend time and energy in order to protect them and make sure there safe
