Relationship formation of all approaches
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- relationship formation of all approaches.
- biological
- evolutionary theory proposes that relationships form with individuals with certain traits.
- males look for women who are fertile and healthy with 'birthing hips'
- women look for men who can provide for them, and are fertile and healthy
- parental investment theory of women wanting older men
- neurotransmitters are a powerful effect on the human brain, dopamine is pleasure seeking so finding a partner can give us a 'hit'
- evolutionary theory proposes that relationships form with individuals with certain traits.
- psychodynamic
- the phallic stage is important for tripartite
- the Oedipus complex is resolved it makes healthy relationships
- overindulgence in oral stage can lead to neediness in relationships
- freud explained homosexuals make untrue relationships to hide sexuality.
- forming relationships can bring unpleasant memories
- maternal deprivation process on children - Bowlby
- behaviourist
- reinforcement and punishment can drive our behaviour for relationship - operant.
- when we are not being in a relationship it can feel punishing. - operant
- if someone gives us a compliment we often repeat behaviour to receive the same compliment - operant.
- we like people who are associated with good events.
- association is key
- cognitive
- if we have positive memories and good sense of world is there we would be to driven to form new relations
- the way we deem others can lead to different relations e.g dating.
- self perception and perception of others
- Dion et al showed physically attractive people are believed to have e good personalities
- we may be interested in a person through a schema.
- positive
- seligman said a good life has a positive connection with others.
- 43% of married people are very happy.
- feelings of love and kindness are authentic.
- we are socially programmed to want relationships
- overall people feel happier when engaging in activities with a friend - Howell Et Al 2009.
- biological
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