Describe 1 assumption of behav app applies to rships (4)

• Point

  One assumption from the behaviourist approach that can be applied to relationship formation is operant conditioning.
• Evidence

  This principle suggests that behaviour is shaped through rewards and punishments. In the context of relationships, if being with someone results in positive reinforcement—such as compliments, attention, or enjoyable company—we are more likely to repeat the behaviour of spending time with them. For example, if a person consistently makes us feel valued and happy, we are conditioned to seek out their company
• Explain

  Similarly, negative reinforcement also plays a role; avoiding loneliness or social exclusion by being in a relationship can encourage us to form bonds.
• Link

  This shows how the behaviourist assumption that learning from the environment shapes our actions can explain why we are motivated to start and maintain relationships