The Science of Connection

Human relationships are at the core of our social world. This topic explores how we form, maintain, and sometimes break relationships, including friendships, family bonds, and romantic partnerships.

Key Topics

• Attraction: Factors like similarity, proximity, and physical appearance.
• Communication: Verbal and nonverbal ways we connect and misunderstand each other.
• Conflict and Cooperation: Why disagreements happen and how they're resolved.

Applications

Studying relationships can help improve communication skills, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.

Everyday Relevance

Healthy relationships contribute to happiness, resilience, and even physical health.