all you need is love Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are the three ideal partner traits identified by Fletcher et al. (2004)?
Warmth–Trustworthiness, Vitality–Attractiveness, and Status–Resources.
What study showed that proximity increases the likelihood of forming friendships?
Festinger, Schachter & Back (1950) found people were more likely to become friends with those living nearby, such as on the same floor of a dorm.
What is the mere exposure effect?
The phenomenon where repeated exposure to someone increases our liking for them.
How does similarity influence attraction?
We are more attracted to people who share our attitudes, values, and interests, as it affirms our sense of self and eases communication.
What is Social Penetration Theory (Altman & Taylor, 1973)?
A theory that suggests relationships deepen through gradual self-disclosure of personal and sensitive information.
How did Hogg & Vaughan (2014) define self-disclosure?
As the sharing of intimate information and feelings with another person.
What is the difference between liking and loving according to Rubin (1973)?
Liking is based on respect and admiration; loving includes deeper emotional attachment and caring.
What are the three components of Hatfield & Walster’s (1981) theory of love?
1) Cultural belief in love, 2) Appropriate partner, 3) Emotional arousal labelled as love.
What did Dutton & Aron (1974) find in their bridge study?
Participants on a fear-inducing bridge were more likely to call an attractive female researcher, suggesting arousal can be misattributed as attraction.
What are the three components of Sternberg’s (1986) Triangular Theory of Love?
Intimacy (closeness), Passion (physical attraction), and Commitment (decision to maintain the relationship).
What does Social Exchange Theory say about relationship satisfaction?
Satisfaction is based on a cost–benefit analysis, where rewards must exceed costs.
What is the role of comparison levels in Social Exchange Theory?
They are personal standards based on past relationships, used to judge current relationship satisfaction.
What does Equity Theory propose about relationship satisfaction?
People strive for fairness in relationships, where the input-to-outcome ratio is balanced between partners.
