chapter 9

Question 1

3 factor underlie initial attraction between strangers

Answer 1

1. proximity
2. familiarity
3. physical attractiveness

Question 2

proximity

• definition
• ex

Answer 2

physical closeness

-where you live, work, etc. influences relationships

Question 3

familiarity

• definition
• type of effect

Answer 3

• how much have you been exposed to them

- mere-exposure effect

Question 4

mere-exposure effect

Answer 4

the more exposure you have = more positive evaluation

Question 5

physical attractiveness

• type of effect
• what does this do
• changes?

Answer 5

• halo
• we are able to trust more, give creditability, intelligence
• can change once we get to know them

Question 6

what makes someone attractive?

-3 things

Answer 6

1. facial features
2. physique
3. expressive traits

Question 7

facial features

• 4 female
• 2 male

Answer 7

• 1. symmetry
     
     2. high cheek bones
     3. large eyes (blue)
     4. blonde hair
• 1. jaw line
     
     2. clean facial hair

Question 8

what type of features are high cheek bones, large eyes and blonde hair suggest in a female

Answer 8

neonate features

Question 9

what do jaw line and clean cut facial hair suggest

Answer 9

testosterone

Question 10

physique

Answer 10

waist to hip ratio

Question 11

expressive trait example

Answer 11

smiling

Question 12

halo effect

Answer 12

“what looks good must be good”

Question 13

the matching hypothesis

Answer 13

we pick people that are similar to our attractiveness

Question 14

parental investment theory

• definition
• females

Answer 14

how much does each partner have to invest

-tend to be more selective than males

Question 15

2 factors affecting viability of relationships

Answer 15

1. reciprocal liking

2. similarity

Question 16

reciprocal liking

Answer 16

idea that if someone likes you, you show interest and then they show a liking back

Question 17

similarity

Answer 17

we are more like people who we are friends with

-we are much more similar than we are different

Question 18

relationship maintenance

• minding
• definition of minding
• what does it involve

Answer 18

active ongoing process involved in active listening and active disclosure
-involves making positive attributions about your partners behavior

Question 19

interdependence or social exchange theory

-2 things

Answer 19

1. comparison level

2. investment

Question 20

comparison level

Answer 20

• expectations for a desired relationship

- subjective

Question 21

investment

• addition or subtraction
• definition
• ex

Answer 21

• only addition in equation
• anything that you put in relationship that you can’t take back
• time, money

Question 22

what makes a good friend?

Answer 22

trust, loyalty, provide stability

Question 23

friendship

• gender issues with women
• gender issues with men

Answer 23

women tend to have more intimate relationships with women

-men may have same intimacy with other men but don’t show in same way

Question 24

who is more emotional or activity basis? men or women?

Answer 24

emotional - women

activity basis - men

Question 25

repairing conflict in friendships

-3 steps

Answer 25

1. reproach
2. remedy
3. acknowledgement

Question 26

reproach

Answer 26

bring up that you are hurt

Question 27

remedy

Answer 27

friend either apologizes or gives excuse

Question 28

acknoledgement

Answer 28

forgive or realize that conflict isn’t restored

Question 29

heterosexism in relationship research

Answer 29

we assume that everyone is heterosexual and homosexual is invisible

Question 30

sternberg’s triangular theory of love

-3 components

Answer 30

1. intimacy
2. passion
3. commitment

Question 31

intimacy

Answer 31

closeness, warmth and sharing

Question 32

passion

• definition
• positive
• negative

Answer 32

intense emotions that we experience

• excitement, sexual desire
• betrayal, jealousy

Question 33

commitment

Answer 33

decision to go through relationship regardless of conflict