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    Would Oxytocin Alter Jealousy? Kiara Riojas Texas A&M International University Abstract Would Oxytocin Alter Jealousy? As time, people, and life has evolved, one thing tends to remain the same, jealousy. Jealousy is better known to be a “state that is aroused by a perceived threat to a valued relationship or position and motivates behavior aimed to countering the threat” (Daly, Wilson, & Weghorst, 1982, p.11) Males and females of all species become jealous at certain points in life if they

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    psychology has presented the theory that romantic jealousy, the feelings of threat or loss to an important emotional relationship, evolved as an adaptation to protect investment relationships (Buss, 1998; 2005). According to evolutionary theory, jealousy serves as an advantage in mate retention and sexual reproduction for those who are able to effectively express such feelings of romantic jealousy (Wade & Walsh, 2008). Central to human social patterns, jealousy has been shown to be a universal emotion (Buunk

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    more than just their bond of friendship. Conflicting emotions of love and hate led Forrester to respond with violence. Forrester’s violence ultimately led to the demise of Phineas. Forrester’s contrasting emotions began with a juvenile thought of jealousy that escalated into an act of violence. First, Forrester felt jealous because Phineas and his confident personality got away with almost anything. Gene Forrester desired to have the same effect on people as Phineas. He desired this effect so desperately

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    Jealousy is a trait that seems to have lingered through human nature for centuries, and caused the closing of some human relationships. In A Separate Peace, John Knowles uses character growth to elucidate the theme of “ Jealousy destroys human relationships”. The first example of John Knowles using character growth to convey the theme is when he starts to show Gene’s lack of trust and constant paranoia towards Phineas. Gene says, “ I was starting to feel like Phineas could get away with anything

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    In the short story All Summer in A Day by Ray Bradbury, is about how jealousy can lead to inaccurate assumptions and reveals that, assuming false information may lead to an action you would later regret. In the other paragraphs, it furthermore explains why that is the best thesis of this short story. Also, in current day, jealousy can lead to crime, and bad actions that you wouldn’t do otherwise. It also leads to denial, and not wanting to believe something that’s true. In the story, it tells you

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    Margot’s eyes were swollen from tears that had fallen in a constant flowfor at least an hour on end. “Please,” she began,“tell me that the sun is still out.” William and all of the other students exchanged nervous glances. Margot’s expression was worse than they ever could have imagined. She was crushed, and it was their fault. “What did I do that made you all hate me so much?” Margot demanded, another round of tears brimming in her eyes. “I...We…,” William started out. “Don’t,” Margot interjected

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    That they are bully They hated her pale snow face, her waiting silence, her thinness, and her possible future. "Get away!" The boy gave her another push. "What're you waiting for?"hey hated her pale snow face, her waiting silence, her thinness, and her possible future. "Get away!" The boy gave her another push. "What're you waiting for?"That William did not like how she saying that see the sun"Aw, you didn't write that!" protested one of the boys. "I did," said Margot, "I did." "William!" said the

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    Jealousy In Dogs

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    The name of this is “Jealousy in Dogs” and was written Christine R. Harris and Caroline Prouvost. It was published in the Public Library of Science (PLOS) on July 23, 2014. The paper covers a the topic animal behavior. It was focused the emotions that dogs could feel, specifically jealousy. This is an important topic because this does not just apply to dogs. It can apply to other mammals. It shows the possibility that other animals have a higher cognitive function. My group was interested in this

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    you want in life that you can never get right away. Jealousy can lead to crull actions and hurting others that you don’t want to hurt. In the story “All Summer in a Day” And the piece of art titled “Lonely Little Duck” the theme is don’t be jealous of others and enjoy what you have. In life people have different chances and experiences, but in the end we all have the same wings. The theme of this story is don't be jealous. The theme is jealousy because sometimes you do things you won't realize

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    In our world today many people are jealous of others. Jealousy can destroy lives. Say that you love somebody but they have a significant other, this can make you feel something called jealousy. Jealousy doesn't always revolve around love, you may be jealous of a friend or family member. Say that your parents took your sibling out of school to go to Disneyland, how would that make you feel? I am assuming that you would be pretty upset. Friendships can make you jealous too, nowadays you can go onto

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