Attraction Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the theories of attraction?
Proximity, attitude similarity, equity, and matching hypothesis.
What is proximity in the context of attraction?
Forming relationships with those we have contact with.
How does repeated exposure affect attraction?
Repeated exposure leads to mutual recognition and positive evaluations of a stimulus.
What did Zajonc (1968) find about repeated exposure?
It usually results in an increasingly positive evaluation of a stimulus.
Why does proximity matter in attraction?
Familiarity reduces discomfort with unfamiliar stimuli, making them feel safe.
How has the internet affected proximity in relationships?
It has reduced the negative impact of physical distance, allowing relationships to form online.
What is the affective basis for attraction?
Our interpersonal likes and dislikes are determined by emotions.
What are the implications of the affective basis for attraction?
Direct effects and associated effects influence our feelings towards others.
What is the matching hypothesis?
People gravitate toward others who are similar in attractiveness and other characteristics.
What did Newcomb (1961) study about attitude similarity?
He found that proximity was initially dominant, but later attractiveness related to attitude similarity.
What does Social Exchange Theory propose?
We assess our feelings for others in terms of profits and costs.
What is Equity Theory?
People are concerned about the equity of outcomes for themselves and their partners.
What is the evolutionary perspective on attraction?
It views complex social behavior as adaptive for survival and reproductive success.
What is the histocompatibility complex (MHC)?
A gene complex that regulates immune responses and may influence mate selection.
What did the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study find about attractiveness?
Least attractive individuals had higher mortality rates than middle-rated students.
