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Cooperative behavior refers to the forming of alliances when sharing resources. Such behavior is based on blood-ties, feelings, symbols, and interests. Cooperative behavior is all the more difficult to establish when none of the above-mentioned elements are shared or when they are opposed. Cooperation depends on the degree of anxiety and pleasure resulting both from the relationship and the thought of it ending. The latter case may cause a belligerent attitude expressed in the fight or flight response. In addition, the more stifling the relationship is, the higher the risk of it breaking up. Cooperative behavior appears as an emergence process affecting several different levels. It should be noted that a bond created at one level often results in a breaking off at another level—couple, family, school, company, political world, religion, and oneself.