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This introduction focuses on the key aspects of human relationships including their development, maintenance and breakdown. Ideal for students who want a more rounded and detailed text on this area, the author discusses the role of evolution, individual differences and the effects of relationships on mental and physical health.

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Relationships are central to our lives, influencing our health, sense of identity and happiness.

In this accessible introduction, Willerton looks at how we develop and maintain relationships, piecing together insights that span health, social interaction, evolutionary origins and developmental psychology.

Whatever your level of study or interest, this engaging discussion reveals how psychology can enhance your understanding of personal relationships.

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The Evolutionary Basis of Human Relationships.- Developing Relationships
Regulating Relationships.- Individual Differences in Relationships.- Effects of Relationships.- Perspectives in Relationships.- Research Methods in Relationships.- Glossary.

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JULIA WILLERTON is Associate Lecturer at the Open University, UK. She is a Senior Examiner for a major exam board and has co-authored successful AS-Level and A-Level textbooks.

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