Attraction & Relationships

Question 1

For what do we have a strong need?

Answer 1

For affiliation and/ or a sense of belonging.

Question 2

What is affiliation?

Answer 2

The act of associating or interacting with one or more other person/ people.

Question 3

What does the feeling of being left out leave us with due to the pain associated with it?

Answer 3

With feelings of being out of control, sadness, and anger.

Question 4

What has been shown in relation to individuals who claim not to need other people?

Answer 4

That each of these individual’s self-esteem and mood improves after having been accepted by others.

Question 5

What are we designed to do, as opposed to separate?

Answer 5

Connect

Question 6

How vital is affiliation for psychological wellbeing?

Answer 6

As vital as nourishment and hydration are for our physical wellbeing.

Question 7

What does a lack of social and physical contact negatively affect?

Answer 7

The ability of both the brain and hormonal system to cope with stress.

Question 8

What impact does isolation have on functioning?

Answer 8

It impairs cognitive and social functioning in the long run.

Question 9

With what do lonely individuals suffer more so than the rest of the population?

Answer 9

Health problems

Question 10

What are the four factors that influence our likelihood of liking and being attracted to another person?

Answer 10

• Physical attraction
• Exposure and proximity
• Similarity
• Reciprocity

Question 11

What kind of qualities do people tend to associate with attractive individuals?

Answer 11

Positive qualities

Question 12

What kind of qualities do people tend to associate with unattractive individuals?

Answer 12

Negative qualities

Question 13

Which differences have been identified between attractive and unattractive individuals across cultures?

Answer 13

Attractive individuals have been found to have higher statuses and better social skills, as well as be more successful and mentally healthy than unattractive people.

Question 14

What has been found in relation to physically attractive children?

Answer 14

That they receive preferential treatment over less attractive children.

Question 15

What are the benefits of being physically attractive?

Answer 15

It may result in reduced social anxiety, increased popularity, and increased sexual experience as opposed to the flip side of the coin.

Question 16

How much do people tend to agree about what constitutes physical attractiveness?

Answer 16

There is a strong consensus about what constitutes physical attractiveness.

Question 17

Which features associated with females are seen as being attractive?

Answer 17

• Large, wide-set eyes
• A small chin
• Prominent cheekbones

Question 18

Which features associated with males are seen as being attractive?

Answer 18

• Being tall
• Having a narrow waist.

Question 19

What are signs of beauty in women?

Answer 19

Signs of youth and health (such as unblemished skin).

Question 20

Which kind of faces and bodies are regarded as being attractive?

Answer 20

Symmetrical ones

Question 21

What do fitness-related evolutionary theories suggest that human beings have evolved?

Answer 21

A universal standard of attractiveness based on cues for health and reproductive value.

Question 22

According to sociocultural and social expectancy theories, what does the perception of attractiveness reflect?

Answer 22

Cultural norms and a socially shared understanding of what it means to be attractive in a particular culture.