Pair bond
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| + | In [[biology]], a '''pair bond''' is the strong affinity that develops in some [[species]] between the [[males]] and or [[females]] in a pair, potentially leading to breeding. Pair-bonding is a term coined in the 1940s that is frequently used in [[sociobiology]] and [[evolutionary psychology]] circles. The term often implies either a lifelong [[socially monogamous]] relationship or a stage of mating interaction in socially monogamous species. It is sometimes used in reference to human relationships. | ||
| - | '''Oxytocin''' (sold as '''Pitocin''', '''Syntocinon''') is a [[mammal]]ian [[hormone]] that also acts as a [[neurotransmitter]] in the [[brain]]. | + | Pair bonding is also sometimes seen between individuals of the same sex, as demonstrated by behavior similar to that of male-female pair-bonded individuals. |
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| - | It is best known for its roles in female reproduction: it is released in large amounts after distension of the [[cervix]] and [[vagina]] during labor, and after stimulation of the [[nipple]]s, facilitating [[childbirth|birth]] and [[breastfeeding]], respectively. Recent studies have begun to investigate oxytocin's role in various behaviors, including [[orgasm]], social recognition, [[pair bond]]ing, anxiety, trust, [[love]], and maternal behaviors. | + | *[[Affectional bond]] |
| + | *[[Animal sexuality]] | ||
| + | *[[Breeding pair]] | ||
| + | *[[Human bonding]] | ||
| + | *[[Monogamous pairing in animals]] | ||
| + | *[[Monogamy]] | ||
| + | *[[r/K selection theory]] | ||
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In biology, a pair bond is the strong affinity that develops in some species between the males and or females in a pair, potentially leading to breeding. Pair-bonding is a term coined in the 1940s that is frequently used in sociobiology and evolutionary psychology circles. The term often implies either a lifelong socially monogamous relationship or a stage of mating interaction in socially monogamous species. It is sometimes used in reference to human relationships.
Pair bonding is also sometimes seen between individuals of the same sex, as demonstrated by behavior similar to that of male-female pair-bonded individuals.
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See also
- Affectional bond
- Animal sexuality
- Breeding pair
- Human bonding
- Monogamous pairing in animals
- Monogamy
- r/K selection theory
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