Attraction and Love Flashcards
What is the need to belong?
Motivation to bond with others in relationships that provide ongoing, positive interactions
What is the mere exposure effect?
Tendency for novel stimuli to be liked more or rated more positively after the rater has been repeatedly exposed to them
What is the matching phenomone?
tendency for individuals to choose partners those who are a “good match” in attractiveness and other traits
What is the reward theory of attraction?
we like those whose behaviour is rewarding to us OR whom we associate with rewarding events
What factors lead to friendship?
proximity, interaction, mere exposure effect
What factors lead to a relationship?
proximity, interaction, mere exposure effect
attractiveness,
What factors influence attractiveness?
Averageness, symmertry