The green-eyed monster in the spotlight
The physical pain of social rejection
Evolutionary roots and protective bonds
Transforming envy into creative fire
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007skaty The Science of Jealousy
When jealousy hurts and you start to sting, Your brain feels physical pain from the very same thing.
007skaty A chemical imbalance of low serotonin and high dopamine during jealousy drives an intense craving for reassurance and
007skaty Shine the spotlight on the jelly monster to discover why other brains get jealous.
Primate jealousy: Male titi monkeys will hold their partner's hand to stop them from interacting with potential rivals.
An envious or resentful feeling toward another's advantages, achievements, or relationships. In October 2017, researcher Karen Bales studied this emotion's neural pathways using monogamous coppery titi monkeys.
What classic physiological response is triggered when the amygdala releases cortisol and adrenaline during jealousy?
Which part of the brain is kept in a state of chronic worry by suspicious jealousy?
007skaty Reactive jealousy and suspicious jealousy impact the human brain in different ways.
Which brain region's activity tracks our status in social hierarchies and lights up when we outshine rivals?
Who formulated the social comparison theory in 1954 to explain how humans evaluate their own worth?
What chemical shift typically occurs in the brain during intense episodes of jealousy?