EXPLAINING BEHAVIOUR

Question 1

BIOLOGICAL

Answer 1

-relationship formation
- evolution: traits trivers and younger men
Neurotransmitters: chemicals have effect on emotion eg dopamine associated with pleasure seeking and reward driven behaviour so goal setting to find a partner will give us hit.
-Oxytocin linked to romantic attachments human bonding and increases trust and loyalty
- altruistic behaviour

Question 2

COGNITIVE

Answer 2

• schemas: Dion Et al people that are attractive also have attractive personal qualities known as halo effect so may be interested in forming relationship
• internal mental processes: perception such as self perception perceiving how others are means we want to be in a relationship memory also is important
• example: self schemas important in matching hypothesis

Question 3

POSITIVE

Answer 3

• authenticity of goodness and excellence: love and kindness authentic emotions people enter into relationships allows people to develop signature strengths programmed to work hard and build relationships to contribute sustainable happiness
• good life : one element of good life is positive attachment to others which encompasses love and trust romantic relationships engage us nd absorb us when entering relationship may feel this and experience good life