Theories Of The Formation Of Romantic Relationships Flashcards
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Aron
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Supports reward/need satisfaction theory:
Found there is a rush of dopamine with new love. Very rewarding> evolved to speed up mating
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Griffet
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Supports Operant Conditioning of Reward/Need Satisfaction Theory:
Ps evaluated on a creative task then asked to rate how much they likes the experimenter. The ratings were highest when they received a good evaluation. Supports direct reinforcement.
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Caspi
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Supports similar personality:
Found married couples report being happier if they have similar personalities
+longitudinal (20 yrs)
- subjective report
- SDB
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Kenrick
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Supports similar attractiveness:
When rates for attractiveness people will select a partner similar to themselves.
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Speakman
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Supports similar attractiveness:
Found people do the same with body fat levels.
