Unit 3 Flashcards
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What are the 8 levels of Murstein’s Filter Theory
Field of Eligibles, propinquity filter, attraction filter, homogamy filter, compatibility filter, trial filter, decision filter, marriage
what is the field of eligibles
People who are of right age and are single
what is the Propinquity Filter
geography
what is Attraction Filter
Physical attraction, personality
what is Homogamy Filter
Age, race, education, socio-economic class, religion
what is Compatibility Filter
Temperament, attitudes and values, needs, roles, habit systems
what is Trail Filter
Cohabitation, engagement
what is Decision Filter
Decide to stay with them or not
what is Marriage
Actual legal marriage/religion/common law
what are the 4 different love drugs
dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, pheromones
when does dopamine kick in
newly/early in love
when does serotonin kick in
Fallen in love within the last 6 months (at least these are the people that were experimented on)
when does oxytocin kick in
log term spouses
when does pheromones kick in
on smell
what is the effects of dopamine
intense energy, exhilaration, focused attention, motivation, boldness
what is the effect of serotonin
Raises happy levels, obsess over love, similar effect to OCD
what is the effect of oxytocin
Feeling of connectedness, bonding
what is the effect of Pheramones
attraction centre in frontal cortex triggered
what are Sternberg’s Phases of Romantic Love
Passion, intimacy, commitment
what is passion
sexual desire; develops most quickly; emphasis on the physical needs
what is intimacy
friendship; emphasis on fulfilling psychological needs
what is commitment
acceptance of roles; emphasis on maintaining the relationship
Passion may draw people together, but what creates longevity in a relationship
intimacy and commitment
does romantic love change over time
Romantic love changes over time as each component takes on a more important role