52. Attraction, Altruism, and Conflict Flashcards
what are 3 factors of attraction or to be attracted to someone?
- proximity
- physical appearance
- similarity
geographical nearness – the biggest determinant in friendship and developing liking
proximity
studies reveal that we are most likely to 1. ________ and even 2. ____ those around us: 3. ____________, 4. ____, and 5. ______
- befriend
- marry
- neighborhood
- work
- school
liking due proximity can be due to the repeated exposures to stimuli breed a liking to those stimuli called?
mere exposure effect
study that studied the mere exposure effect?
200 person class that had 4 similar physically attractive girls attend a class of 0, 5, 10, and 15 times. Person there 15 times was rated the most attractive
first impressions are most influenced by _______ __________ (more prone to men, but can affect women)
physical attraction
- _______ attraction and 2. _______ ___________ make people seem 3. ________, 4. _________, and more 5. _________, 6. ______, and 7. ________ skilled
- physical
- groomed appearance
- happier
- healthier
- successful
- sensitive
- socially
physical appearance can also take influence in 1.________ and 2. _______
- salary
2. success
large 1. ________ emphasis on appearance as 2. _________ spend 3. ______ on 4. _________ than on 5. __________ and social programs 6. _______
- cultural
- Americans
- more
- appearance
- education
- combined
overtime physical 1. ______ grow 2. ____ noticeable and attraction 3. _______
- faults
- less
- increases
proves to be a significant factor — the more in common you have in interests, beliefs, attitudes, etc
similarity
the 1. ____ a couple has in 2. ________, the 3. ____ 4. _________ the liking will be
- more
- common
- more
- enduring
- _______ attracts is 2. ________ and is often 3. ______-lived
- opposite
- uncommon
- short
we like those whose behavior or appearance is awarding for us
reward-theory of attraction
reward-theory of attraction: 1. _______ takes less effort, 2. _________ helps our social standing, and 3. _______ proves for easier company and activity
- proximity
- appearance
- similarity
an aroused state of intense positive absorption in another, usually present at the beginning of a loving relationship
passionate love
physical arousal and cognitive appraisal can enhance one emotion or another
two-factor theory of attraction
two-factory theory: 1. ______ men and women find more 2. __________ men and women than 3. ___-_______
- aroused
- attractive
- non-aroused
two-factory theory: what are some aroused states? (4)
- fear
- repulsiveness
- happiness
- endorphins from running
two-factory theory: explain the bridge test
swaying vs. sable bridge, more likely to be aroused and call the hot girl back when walked on the swaying bridge (done with the same men and same female)
deep affection attachment we feel for those w/ whom our lives are intertwined
companionate love
- ________ hormones are replaced overtime by 2. _____, 3. _______, and 4. __________
- arousal
- trust
- calmness
- oxytocin
what are examples of arousal hormones? (3)
- testosterone
- dopamine
- adrenaline
what is the bonding hormone?
oxytocin
oxytocin can allow the 1. _________ and 2. ______ _______ to endure minus the early 3. __________
- attraction
- sexual desire
- obsession
failure to understand 1. ___________ love’s 2. ____-_____ can 3. _____ a relationship
- passionate
- half-life
- doom
often 1. _______ are a result of 2. ________ love, and their 3. _____ and 4. ______ are attributable to their parents’ 5. ___________ love
- children
- passionate
- safety
- raising
- companionate
relationships are dependent on _______
equity
receiving in a relationship in proportion to what they give
equity
for long term potential: 1. ________, 2. _________. 3. _________, 4. ___ and etc should be 5. _______ equal to the 6. _____ they put in
- decision
- possessions
- responsibility
- time
- roughly
- effort
another key: the revealing of intimate detail w/ one another is also a vital part of maintaining relationships
self-disclosure
self-disclosure: sharing 1. ______, 2. _______, 3. ___, and 4. ______; 5. _____ and 6. ________ moments are necessary
- dislikes
- dreams
- likes
- worries
- proud
- shameful
self-disclosure: you need 1. _______ and 2. _________ to feel 3. ______
- honesty
- transparency
- close
unselfish concern for others
altruism
tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present
bystander-effect
bystander-effect: what did the 38 witnesses of a stab and rape case in 1964 do?
nothing
- ________ of others 2. ____ our 3. __________ and call to action or 4. ____ (diffusion of responsibility), as it does the opposite in the deindiviuation effect
- presence
- deter
- responsibility
- aid
why help?: our social behavior is an exchange process, the aim which is to maximize benefits and minimize costs
social exchange theory
once we feel 1. ________ or 2. _______ offer us no 3. _______, we often look to 4. _________ them
- partners
- friends
- benefits
- replace
expectation that people will help, not hurt, those who have helped them
reciprocity norm
an expectation that people will help those in need of help (young, old, injured, women)
social-responsibility norm
