Attraction and close relationship: Flashcards
What is the matching phenomenon?
the tendency for men, women to choose those who are a “good match” in attractiveness and other traits
What is the physical attractiveness stereotype?
those who are more physically attractive are often stereotyped as having more desirable traits
What is the halo effect?
the common belief that attractive individuals possess a host of positive qualities beyond their physical appearance
What is the cost of beauty?
attractive people attribute favorable evaluations to their appearance, not their abilities.
What does the complementary variable tell us about beauty?
the popularity supposed tendency that between two people in a relationship, each completes what is missing in the other
What are the three components of love?
intimacy, passion, commitment
What is passion?
erotic interest, perceived communication
What are the components of sternburgs triangular theory of love?
passionate love, compassionate love, consummate love
What is passionate love?
a state of intense longing for union with one another
What is consummate love?
the ideal combination of love factors in a relationship
What is the social exchange theory?
people are motivated to maximize benefits and minimize costs in relationships, relationships that provide more rewards, fewer costs will be more satisfying, endure longer
What is the equity theory?
relationship satisfaction depends on equal ratio of benefits , costs between partners
What is the evolutionary theory?
women produce more in reproduction , want resources, where men want attractiveness, commitment and child rearing
