Formation- Matching Hyp Flashcards
What 2 hypothesis were proposed?
The more socially desirable a person the more they can expect a parter to be
Couples who are well matched will enjoy enduring and successful relationships
What is the key
We adjust our expectations in terms of what we feel we can offer
What did murnstien say?
Initial attraction is based upon cues of social desirability
Physical attractiveness is a major determent in courtship
What is pysical attractiveness based on?
A comparison of our own attractiveness to that if the target individual
What is a value match?
A compromise between what is ideal and what is available
Why do we aim for a perfect MATCH?
Reduces our fear of rejection
Who are the researchers into the MH?
Walster
Murnstien
White
What did Walster do?
Computer dance fill in a a about themselves and told pairing was fed into computer that would match then
Actually paired by an unseen observer and matched them on physical attractiveness
Most liked the one of similar attractiveness
What did murnstien do?
197 college couples
Each person rate own attractiveness and attractiveness of their partner
Similar att more likely to form intimate relationships
Matching plays signif role
What did white do?
Measures relative att of partners in 123 couples
9 month follow up
Similarity of att was predictive of courtship than raise who had. Even casually or seriously dating
Eval for MH?
Too simplistic.. Furthermore relationships form for many reasons Supporting research Practical applications Gender differences Are the individuals only matchers
What gender diffs are there?
Takeuchi found that women value looks as less important
Suggests men can compensate with humour weath
Who proposed matching hyp
Walster
