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Bond Energies and Bond Lengths
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2020
Stable molecules exist because covalent bonds hold the atoms together. The strength of a covalent bond is measured by the energy required to break it, that is, the energy necessary to separate the bonded atoms. Separating any pair of bonded atoms requires energy — the stronger a bond, the greater the energy required to break it. The energy required to break a specific covalent bond in one mole of gaseous molecules is called the bond energy or the bond dissociation energy. The bond energy for a...
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Bonding in Metals
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2020
Metallic bonds are formed between two metal atoms. A simplified model to describe metallic bonding has been developed by Paul Drüde called the “Electron Sea Model”. Electron Sea Model Most metal atoms do not possess enough valence electrons to enter into an ionic or covalent bonding. However, the valence electrons in metal atoms are loosely held due to their low electronegativity or attraction with the nucleus. The ionization energy of metal atoms (energy required to remove an electron from...
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The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test
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2015
Previous research on the social dimension of stress has focused on two important variables: social identity and social support. This protocol introduces an effective experimental manipulation of these two social variables and describes their implementation in a standard stress induction paradigm (Trier Social Stress Test).
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Social Proof
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2020
Social proof is a form of persuasion based on comparison and conformity. People compare their behavior and actions to what others are doing and will change to conform to do what their peers do. A good example of social proof is from laugh tracks on television shows. Fullery & Skeffington (1974) found that adding group laughter sounds to material increased how humorous the participants perceived that material, regardless of whether the content itself was funny or not. By adding a laugh...
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Valence Bond Theory
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2020
Overview of Valence Bond Theory Valence bond theory describes a covalent bond as the overlap of half-filled atomic orbitals (each containing a single electron) that yield a pair of electrons shared between the two bonded atoms. The orbitals on two different atoms overlap when a portion of one orbital and a portion of a second orbital occupy the same region of space. According to valence bond theory, a covalent bond results when two conditions are met: (1) an orbital on one atom overlaps an...
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Repeated interaction gives people opportunities to learn one another’s responses, establish familiarity, and develop predictable expectations. Shared experiences add common memories and can reinforce a sense of connection. Over time, these processes may make relationships feel more stable and support continued cooperation, belonging, and mutual involvement in the relationship.
Emotional responsiveness signals that a person’s feelings and needs receive attention, while reciprocal support demonstrates that care or assistance can flow in both directions. Together, they help build trust and reinforce expectations that relationship partners will respond when needed. These expectations can strengthen ongoing connection and make supportive interactions more likely.
Biological systems involved in reward and stress regulation can influence how people experience and respond to social interactions. Reward-related processes may affect the appeal of connection, whereas stress regulation may shape responses during challenging interactions. Psychology therefore considers these systems alongside behavior and experience when examining how relationships develop and are maintained.
The same broad processes can operate in different relationship settings, but their expression depends on the social context. Friendship may be examined through mutual connection and shared experiences, family attachment through enduring care relationships, and group cohesion through belonging and cooperation among members. Comparing these settings helps psychologists identify both common and context-specific features.
Psychologists examine social bonding to understand how connection, belonging, and supportive relationships relate to loneliness and mental health. Research may consider how relationship formation and maintenance affect well-being, or how limited connection influences social experience. This work helps place individual difficulties within broader patterns of interaction, support, and social development.
Research can identify relationship processes that may be important targets for interventions, including emotional responsiveness, reciprocal support, trust, and expectations of assistance. Applying these findings can guide efforts to support healthy connection rather than focusing only on relationship outcomes. The topic is therefore relevant to psychological work on well-being, loneliness, and social development.