Chapter 9/ Interpersonal Attraction- Psychology Flashcards

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Proximity or propinquity

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  • the closer we are to others, the more likely we are to become friends
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Why is propinquity important?

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Increases familiarity and interaction

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Mere exposure effect

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-We like familiar things
independent - familiarity
dependent - liking of fonde confederate

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Computer-mediated

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-communication can increase interaction and familiarity without physical proximity

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Classical Conditioning

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-target gets associated with positive or negative event

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Misattribution of arousal

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-in exciting situation misattribution or arousal as attraction to others

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Perceived Characteristics

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  • individual characteristics
  • need to affiliate
  • need for intimacy
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What is physically attractive?

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  • big eyes
  • smile
  • sexually mature features
  • composite faces
  • familiar faces
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Evolutionary perspective - signs of good health

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  • reproduction
  • stereotyping
  • social skills
  • reinforcement
  • assimilation
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/Why are we attracted to similar others?

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  • social validation
  • fewer conflicts
  • expect they will like us
  • understand us better
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Social exchange theory

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Three components

  1. reward/cost ratio
  2. comparison level
  3. comparison level for alternatives
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Investment Model of Commitment (add investment as a factor)

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  1. Satisfaction
  2. Investment
  3. Quality of alternatives
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Equity Theory

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  • people are happiest when relationships are equitable

- > equation is balanced

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Positive illusions and attribution style

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-in enduring and satisfying relationships, partners idealize each other and show a positive attribution pattern

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