Chapter 9/ Interpersonal Attraction- Psychology Flashcards
Proximity or propinquity
- the closer we are to others, the more likely we are to become friends
Why is propinquity important?
Increases familiarity and interaction
Mere exposure effect
-We like familiar things
independent - familiarity
dependent - liking of fonde confederate
Computer-mediated
-communication can increase interaction and familiarity without physical proximity
Classical Conditioning
-target gets associated with positive or negative event
Misattribution of arousal
-in exciting situation misattribution or arousal as attraction to others
Perceived Characteristics
- individual characteristics
- need to affiliate
- need for intimacy
What is physically attractive?
- big eyes
- smile
- sexually mature features
- composite faces
- familiar faces
Evolutionary perspective - signs of good health
- reproduction
- stereotyping
- social skills
- reinforcement
- assimilation
/Why are we attracted to similar others?
- social validation
- fewer conflicts
- expect they will like us
- understand us better
Social exchange theory
Three components
- reward/cost ratio
- comparison level
- comparison level for alternatives
Investment Model of Commitment (add investment as a factor)
- Satisfaction
- Investment
- Quality of alternatives
Equity Theory
- people are happiest when relationships are equitable
- > equation is balanced
Positive illusions and attribution style
-in enduring and satisfying relationships, partners idealize each other and show a positive attribution pattern
