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Feb 2022
2h 30m

The Science of Love, Desire and Attachme...

Scicomm Media
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In this episode, I discuss the psychology and biology of desire, love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment types are thought to inform adult attachment styles to romantic partners, and I describe some of the major theories of human mate selection, relationships and infidelity. Additionally, I explore the neurobiology and proposed subconscious p ... Show More
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