Read by Nathan DeWall

Why do we crave close relationships? In this exceptional audio course, you will join an acclaimed psychology professor and bestselling author Nathan DeWall as he tackles this question using captivating case studies and cutting-edge scientific research. Your guide is the University of Kentucky's Nathan DeWall, the coauthor (with David G. Myers) of psychology textbooks that reach millions worldwide. The Institute for Scientific Information listed him in the top 1% of the world's cited scientists in psychology/psychiatry. Now, in 15 lectures, Prof. DeWall will help you understand not only why humans desire close relationships but also why some close relationships flourish while others fail. The course will bust relationship myths ("never have an argument") and replace them with practical advice guided by scientific evidence ("use strategies to argue effectively"). Your course is divided into three sections. First, you will learn about how humans evolved to have a fundamental motivation for positive and lasting relationships. Our need to belong is deeply rooted in our evolutionary history and has consequences for modern psychological processes. The second section emphasizes the hidden benefits of close relationships. You will learn how relationships literally get under the skin-affecting your hormones, brain functioning, immune system, and gene expression. The third and final section explores the recent and growing phenomenon of online relationships. Prof. DeWall winds down by addressing the power of social networks in shaping your health and behavior. The lessons you'll take away from this course are precious. Learn how you can begin building more connected relationships, companies, and societies today

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