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One theory of the formation of romantic relationships is the sociobiological theory. According to this theory, men and women seek different things in potential romantic partners, with an...

Milgram's research into obedience was met with criticism that the participants weren't protected from psychological harm, as they were led to believe that they were inflicting pain onto another person whi...

Longitudinal studies refer to studies which take place over a number of years. They can include case studies or other methods. They are typically used to monitor changes in a child's behaviour over time o...

The behavioural treatment for phobias consists of two forms of therapy, which both aim to break the link between the phobia and the feared resonse. The first type is flooding; this is a quick and intense ...

Adrenaline is released from the adrenal medulla in response to the activation of the sympathomedullary pathway, in response to acute stress. The direct effects of adrenaline include the increase of heart ...