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• Archive: Topic Areas:Addiction | KeynoteCategory:Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2018 | Online Continuing EducationFaculty:Helen E. Fisher, PhDDuration:57:05Format:Audio OnlyOriginal Program Date :May 04, 2018 Description Description: Biological anthropologist Helen Fisher discusses three brain systems that evolved for mating and reproduction: the sex drive; feelings of intense romantic love; and feelings of deep attachment to a long term partner.
• She then focuses on her brain scanning research (using fMRI) on romantic rejection and the trajectory of love addiction following rejection.
• She concludes with discussion of the brain circuits associated with long-term partnership happiness and the future of relationships in the digital age—what she calls “slow love.” Educational Objectives: Demonstrate understanding of the neural circuitry of three primary brain systems that evolved for mating and reproduction: the sex drive, romantic love and attachment.
• Demonstrate understanding of the brain function and behaviors associated with addiction to a romantic partner.
• List the brain functions associated with long term happiness in love.