7 all you need is love Flashcards
name some factors that contribute to attraction
evolutionary benefit (cues–> good genes)
looks –> halo effect
proximity
familiarity
similarity
reinforcement affect model
how does the reinforcement affect model explain attraction
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Reinforcement affect model: model of attraction which postulates that we like people who are around when we experience positive feelings (which itself is reinforcing), we associate with other positive or negative aspects of the environment
- automatic activation
regarding attraction formation, how does the hard-to-get effect contradict the factor of proximity?
proximity = the closer you spatially are (neighbors, colleagues, classmates) to someone, its more likely to form attraction because it’s just convenient and you have more chance to engage but then the hard to get effect contradicts this by saying if you don’t make yourself available all the time and do not facilitate communication, this makes people crave you more.
how does the mere exposure effect link to attraction?
increased frequency of contact increases familiarity and liking
similarity plays a role in attraction formation. what are 3 explanations for this (that we read about)?
social matching + assortative mating
two stage model
article on negative attitudes
attraction: social matching
pairing of people who share compatible attitudes and demographic characteristics
attraction: assortative mating
liking based on resemblance or one or more characteristics eg age, ethnicity, appearance, social background, interests, sociability
attraction: 2 stage model
Meet people - 1. dissimilar = avoidance 2. Not dissimilar - low similarity = indifference, high similarity = attraction + continued contact
what does the halo effect state when we are basing our attraction on looks
We may falsely attribute positive traits to someone we find attractive
based on the averageness effect, what appearances are we more drawn to?
average features (less processing required)
regarding starting relationships, what are exchange relationships and communal relationships
(un)intentional benefits
(un)intentional costs
Equity theory what
the theory that people are more satisfied with a relationship when both partners benefit and contribute equally; actions that help or hinder a relationship
why does self-disclosure increase trust in relationships and play a role in maintaining/ending relationships
relationships are a risk to your well-being, therefore we look for factors that will indicate whether this is a good idea or not. when someone makes themselves (or we make ourself) vulnerable and transparent, people value that and are encouraged to do the same. This ability to be vulnerable builds trust. trust is a huge foundation of long lasting relationships.
how do we use social exchange + minimax strategy and cost-reward ratio to decide whether we wanna start a relationship or not
Social exchange: weighing the costs and rewards in relationships
cost-reward ratio: liking for another is determined by calculating what it will cost to be reinforced by that person
Minimax strategy: we try to minimize costs and maximize rewards
what are 3 main attachment styles
secure
avoidant
anxious
