Attraction

Question 1

Propinquity Effect

Answer 1

the finding that the more we see and interact with people, the more likely they are to become our friends

Question 2

Mere Exposure Effect

Answer 2

the finding that the more exposure we have to a stimulus, the more apt we are to like it

Question 3

Evolution and Mate Selection

Answer 3

• Men → physical attractiveness of women because age and health denote reproductive fitness
• Women → economic and career achievements of men because those represent resources they and their offspring need
• Gender differences might be attributable to established dating paradigm in most societies

Question 4

Halo Effect

Answer 4

cognitive bias by which we tend to assume that an individual with one positive characteristic also possess other (even unrelated) positive characteristics

Question 4

Similarity

Answer 4

a match between interests, attitudes, values, background, or personality

Question 5

Reciprocal Liking

can do what?

Answer 5

Reciprocated liking can neutralise basic tendency to pay more attention to attractive faces

Question 6

Dating services don’t work because:

Answer 6

1. Inaccurate when predicting mate characteristics that will lead to a satisfying relationship
2. Dating algorithms focus on matching people by personality traits or stable characteristics but predictors of relationship satisfaction like communication style can’t be assessed until people actually get to know each other
3. Online profiles aren’t always accurate