Monogamous Monkeys: The Biology Of Jealousy

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Who knew that monkeys get jealousy? Jealousy leads to increased brain activity in areas associated with social pain and pair bonding in monogamous monkeys. The study is the first monogamous primate model for the neurobiology of jealousy, a powerful emotion that is difficult to study in humans and not typically studied in animals. Understanding the neurobiology and evolution of emotions can help us understand our own emotions and their consequences.”Says Dr.Karen Bales. What is jealousy? Well jealousy is an interesting given role in romantic relationships and also in domestic violence. sometimes we think it’s a rival threaten between new lovers for our spouse for example a new friend for our own Best friend and so which is called the “green –eyed monster “which brings out strong feelings that includes many things such as fear, anger, insecurity, and so much more and jealousy can have negative health effects and even can lead to violence. it also can play a positive role in like a social bonding which might means the relationship may need some attention. Keeping a couple together in monogamous species like humans how they are so attach. Little is known about the biology of jealousy and its role in the evolution of long-term pair bonding. …show more content…
Titi monkeys a monogamous primate where adults from a strong pair bond. Bonded individuals from an attachment with their partner show mate-guarding behavior and become distressed when separated similar to a romantic relationship in people. Male titi monkeys show jealousy much like humans and will even physically hold their partner back from interacting with a stranger male. “Says