biological approach
This hormone is linked to bonding and trust in romantic relationships.
Oxytocin
This mental process helps us form first impressions of partners.
perception
This concept explains how behavior is learned through observation in relationships.
social learning theory
This neurotransmitter is associated with reward and attraction.
Dopamine
These mental frameworks influence expectations in relationships.
schemas
Cultural norms influence relationships through this shared system of values.
This brain system is activated during early-stage romantic love.
the limbic system
This bias explains why we favor information that supports our beliefs about others.
confirmation bias
This theory explains in-group favoritism in romantic or group relationships.
social identity theory
Evolutionary theory explains mate choice using this concept related to reproduction.
sexual selection
This theory explains how relationship satisfaction is based on rewards and costs.
social exchange theory
This concept explains how roles shape expectations in relationships.
social roles
This biological explanation links jealousy to paternal certainty and survival.
evolutionary psychology
This cognitive explanation accounts for miscommunication through attribution errors.
attribution error
Globalization affects relationships by changing this key sociocultural factor.
globalization