Chapter 9: Love and Friendship Flashcards
What is evolutionary psychology?
Attraction based on partner selection, and survival of offspring
What is the proximity principle?
More likely to form relationships with those closer to us
What is mere exposure?
The more familiar something is, the more we’ll like it
What are the four qualities in attraction?
1) Baby faces
2) Mature Features
3) Expressiveness
4) Grooming Qualities
What is the matching hypothesis?
People tend to select partners who are similar to them
What is the theory behind expected outcomes in a relationship?
Comparison Theory (CL)
What is the theory behind the expectations one could receive in another relationship?
Comparison Levels for Alternatives Theory (CLalt)
What who is the thinker behind Triangular Theory?
Sternberg
Why do we mistake feelings of exhilaration for love?
Because of excitation transfer
What is heterosexism?
The assumption that all individuals are heterosexual
Who theorized that relationship attachment styles come from infantcy?
Hazan and Shaver
What causes emotional loneliness?
Early experiences and social trends
Who are responsible for independent theory?
Kelley and Thibaut
Is there a correlation between social ties, and a happier, healthier life?
Yes
What were the conclusions drawn from Festinger et al. (1950)?
People who were dorm neighbors would be more likely to be friends
Who was the psychologist behind mere exposure and familiarity?
Robert Zajonc
Do opposites attract?
No, apparently
What are maintenance strategies in a relationship?
Positivity, openness, social networking, joint-activities, task sharing
On average, who says I love you first?
Men
What is passionate love?
High level of arousal, intense attraction, and fear of rejection
What are the characteristics of a secure attachment style?
Low avoidance, Low anxiety
What are the characteristics of an avoidant-dismissing attachment style?
High avoidance, Low Anxiety (Dismissing of intimacy, unbothered by rejection)
What are the characteristics of a preoccupied attachment style?
Low avoidance, High Anxiety (Solely focused on the relationship)
What are the characteristics of an avoidant-fearful attachment style?
High avoidance, High Anxiety (Fearful or rejection, and social avoidant.)
