chapter 9 Flashcards

(33 cards)

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3 factor underlie initial attraction between strangers

A
  1. proximity
  2. familiarity
  3. physical attractiveness
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proximity

  • definition
  • ex
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physical closeness

-where you live, work, etc. influences relationships

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familiarity

  • definition
  • type of effect
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  • how much have you been exposed to them

- mere-exposure effect

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mere-exposure effect

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the more exposure you have = more positive evaluation

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5
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physical attractiveness

  • type of effect
  • what does this do
  • changes?
A
  • halo
  • we are able to trust more, give creditability, intelligence
  • can change once we get to know them
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what makes someone attractive?

-3 things

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  1. facial features
  2. physique
  3. expressive traits
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facial features

  • 4 female
  • 2 male
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    1. symmetry
      1. high cheek bones
      2. large eyes (blue)
      3. blonde hair
    1. jaw line
      1. clean facial hair
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what type of features are high cheek bones, large eyes and blonde hair suggest in a female

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neonate features

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9
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what do jaw line and clean cut facial hair suggest

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testosterone

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10
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physique

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waist to hip ratio

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11
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expressive trait example

A

smiling

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12
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halo effect

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“what looks good must be good”

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13
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the matching hypothesis

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we pick people that are similar to our attractiveness

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14
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parental investment theory

  • definition
  • females
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how much does each partner have to invest

-tend to be more selective than males

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15
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2 factors affecting viability of relationships

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  1. reciprocal liking

2. similarity

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reciprocal liking

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

17
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similarity

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we are more like people who we are friends with

-we are much more similar than we are different

18
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relationship maintenance

  • minding
  • definition of minding
  • what does it involve
A

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

19
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interdependence or social exchange theory

-2 things

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  1. comparison level

2. investment

20
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comparison level

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  • expectations for a desired relationship

- subjective

21
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investment

  • addition or subtraction
  • definition
  • ex
A
  • only addition in equation
  • anything that you put in relationship that you can’t take back
  • time, money
22
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what makes a good friend?

A

trust, loyalty, provide stability

23
Q

friendship

  • gender issues with women
  • gender issues with men
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women tend to have more intimate relationships with women

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

24
Q

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

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emotional - women

activity basis - men

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repairing conflict in friendships | -3 steps
1. reproach 2. remedy 3. acknowledgement
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reproach
bring up that you are hurt
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remedy
friend either apologizes or gives excuse
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acknoledgement
forgive or realize that conflict isn't restored
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heterosexism in relationship research
we assume that everyone is heterosexual and homosexual is invisible
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sternberg's triangular theory of love | -3 components
1. intimacy 2. passion 3. commitment
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intimacy
closeness, warmth and sharing
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passion - definition - positive - negative
intense emotions that we experience - excitement, sexual desire - betrayal, jealousy
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commitment
decision to go through relationship regardless of conflict