Chapter 13: Attraction

Question 1

Biological and Attraction

Answer 1

physical features that indicate health or reproductive success or genetic superiority: symmetrical faces and well proportioned body

Question 2

Brain and Attractiveness

Answer 2

When looking at an attractive woman, men’s brains light up in the parts of the brain associated with rewards like money and drugs.

Question 3

Triangular Theory

Answer 3

Three distinct components of love:
Intimacy-great liking and emotional closeness
Passion- deep physical attraction, constant thoughts about person/obsession
Commitment-degree of connection and responsibility to the other person

Question 4

Positive Illusions

Answer 4

the notion that people tend to see their romantic partners as well as their relationships in highly idealized ways

Question 5

Social Exchange Theory

Answer 5

the theory that people’s satisfaction is a relationship is determined by the costs and reward of the relationship

Question 6

Comparison Level

Answer 6

the expected outcome of a relationship, the extent to which a person expects their relationship to be rewarding

Question 7

Investment

Answer 7

the resources devoted to a relationship that cannot be retrieved

Question 8

Equity Theory

Answer 8

the theory that relationship satisfaction depends on the ratio of the cost and benefits for each partner in a relationship