Pair Bonding
The term pair bond originated in 1940 in reference to mated pairs of birds. It is a generic term signifying a monogamous or relatively monogamous relationship in either humans or animals. The term is commonly used in sociobiology and evolutionary psychology. Pair bonding, usually of a fairly short duration, occurs in a variety of primate species. Some scientists speculate that prolonged bonds developed in humans along with increased sharing of food.
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Famous quotes containing the words pair and/or bonding:
““You know,” said the Finn, “I got a pair of shoes older than you are.””
—William Gibson (b. 1948)
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—Pamela Patrick Novotny (20th century)