Social Psychology

A tic-tac game with heart shape pieces depicting love and relationship as a strategic game in which we can apply game theory.

On Game Theory and Love: Use Game Theory Strategies to Maintain a Committed Relationship

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In this application, game theory serves as a rational guide against bad players. When you think about dating in terms of social cooperation between you and your partner, you set expectations. And if these expectations aren’t met, you’re able to reexamine the relationship.

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Why Puppies Get Tummy Rubs: Creating Positive Cycles

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Human society functions on unwritten social contracts. Some of these are cues ingrained in us through socialisation and evolution, while others we learn. One of these social contracts is reciprocity. In his book, Influence: The Psychology: The Psychology of Persuasion, psychologist Robert Cialdini, wrote that humans are hard-wired to return favours, pay back debts, and treat others as they’ve been treated.

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