Your Theory of Cheating Behavior – Is it just personal or scientific?

Post your detailed theory of cheating behaviors in monogamous, close romantic relationships (or infidelity within marriage).

Stay objective as you would in a Scientific Study.  Do not include your or another individual’s personal experiences.

Utilize the Scientific Process of Observation, Theory Development, Specific Hypotheses, and Hypothesis Testing.

• In other words,
  • Describe what is cheating.
  • What predicts cheating?
  • What are the underlying theoretical causes or conditions that promote cheating?
  • How cheating behaviors can be changed or controlled?

Include in your post

• Is your theory is scientific?
  • If so, specifically how can you test and confirm your theory?
    • If not, explain why and be specific.