Human Reproductive Behaviour -
Mind map outlining
the Evolutionary approach to Human Reproductive Behaviour
raves Model
What is Love
Mind map reviewing different theories and concepts of love
The ‘Love Quiz’
Key study on the relationship between infant attachment and your approach to romance
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Attractiveness Factor
Mind map covering research into the concept of attractiveness
and its importance
The ‘Computer Dances’
Key study on the Elaine Walster & G William Walster investigations
into the ‘Matching Hypothesis’
4 Other Factors
Mind map looking at the importance of proximity, attitudes, demographics
and personality in the formation of relationships
Formation of Relationships
Mind map considering psychological perspectives on the
factors which lead to relationship formation
Economic Theories
Mind map exploring Social Exchange and Equity theories contrasted
with Communal Relationships
raves Model
Maintenance of Relationships
Mind map reviewing strategies people use to sustain relationships
and avoid the consequences of failure
The Sex Reports
Articles considering the work of pioneering sexologists Alfred Kinsey, William Masters & Virginia Johnson and Shere Hite
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Voice-
Illustrated feature on the relationship maintenance and
breakdown model developed by Caryl Rusbult, Isabella Zembrodt & John Iswaniszek
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Dissolution of Relationships
Mind map exploring patterns in the break-
Relationship Dissolution Stages
Graphic comparing the stage models of John Lee and
Steve Duck
Sexual Selection
Mind map outlining the Evolutionary theory
raves Model
Human Reproductive Behaviour
Mind map considering how Evolutionary theory applies to human sexual relations
Cross-
Major investigation across 37 cultures by David Buss
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Sperm Competition
Short feature on female promiscuity by Professor Tim Birkhead
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Human Mating Systems
Mind map reviewing the arrangements humans make for male-
Parental Investment
Mind map outlining the concept of Parental Investment and its
application to sibling conflict and parent-
raves Model
Cultural Differences
Mind map looking at approaches to relationships in different
cultures
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Sub-
Mind map considering relationships from different gender,
class and historical perspectives
Gay Relationships
Mind map reviewing perspectives and bias in research into gay and
lesbian relationships
Homosexuality: Nature or Nurture?
Article questioning whether homosexuality is truly
in someone’s nature or it is a learned behaviour
Features
These pages use the models and theories of the Integrated SocioPsychology approach
and the behavioural sciences in general for analysing and understanding how we function
in interaction with others -
The Features and MeshWORKS sectionscontain material that is explicitly oriented towards
the Integrated SocioPsychology concept. Material in the other sections originated
for delivery to A-
Those who support the Integrated approach and are interested in such matters are invited to submit pieces for publication here as 'guest features' or 'guest reports'. Please get in touch with your ideas via the Contact page.
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So what is a MeshWORK?
An outline of MeshWORK concepts written in light of the MeshWORK
project proposed for the Wakefield area; October 1999
Is Sexual Infidelity Inevitable?
An explanation of infidelity and some strategies
for minimising the risk of acting unfaithfully, using Spiral Dynamics, Evolutionary
Psychology and Sociobiology; February 2005
MeshWORKS
A structured and detailed exploration of Don Beck’s MeshWORK concept
How to build a MeshWORK
Considerations for developing a MeshWORK, with examples using
Ichak Adizes’ CAPI concept and 4Q/8L
The Gernia Variation
Gernia Van Niekerk’s action-
