PSYCH 2830 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Attachment Theory, Endorphins, Cortisol
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Pet care industry is billion a year industry: food . 4 billion, supplies/otc medicine . 2 billion, vet care . 2 billion, live animal purchases . 2 billion, boarding and grooming . 4 billion. There isn"t a universal definition for the human animal bond: a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and other animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential to the health and well-being of both. This includes, but is not limited to, emotional , psychological and physical interactions of people. The importance of the bond: animals help us balance body and mind, decreases loneliness and stimulates conversation. Reason to live; hope; helps us reach down deep and pull through. Theories explaining the bond: many scholars say: sense of being needed, attachment theory (bowlby): protection plays a large role; we protect our pets and help them (ie: communication to vets about issues) and they offer protection in return.
