Attraction

Question 1

the more we see and interact with people, the more likely we are to start a relationship with them

Answer 1

Propinquity effect

Question 2

the closeness between places in terms of interaction opportunities

Answer 2

functional distance

Question 3

the tendency for novel stimuli to be liked more or rated more positively after being repeatedly exposed to a person

Answer 3

Mere exposure effect

Question 4

the tendency to choose as partners those who are a match in attractiveness and other qualities

Answer 4

Matching hypothesis

Question 5

we seek the most attractive partners possible, leading to matching through the process of elimination

Answer 5

Maximization hypothesis

Question 6

if we are exposed to a very attractive person, we begin to view others (and even ourselves) as less attractive

Answer 6

contrast effects

Question 7

we seek partners who are about as attractive as we are

Answer 7

Equalization hypothesis

Question 9

the belief that physically attractive people have a wide range of positive characteristics

• More kind, sensitive, sexually warm and responsive, likable

Answer 9

Halo effect

Question 10

• We like those who like us
• Aronson and Linder (1965)- the “I overheard you” study
• All positive
• All negative
• Start positive, got negative
• Start negative, got positive

Answer 10

Reciprocal liking

Question 11

Sex differences in attraction and mate selection

Answer 11

women: desire slightly above average for a date, and want more with increasing commitment and for long term mates

men: have similar criteria for dates, men’s criteria are considerably lower for sexual partners, and the differences are even more pronounced for one-night stands