Cognitive relationship formation

Question 1

What is the halo effect?

Answer 1

The tendency to expect that physically attractive people also have attractive personal qualities

The halo effect can influence interpersonal judgments and social interactions.

Question 2

How does physical attractiveness affect relationship seeking?

Answer 2

We may be more likely to seek a relationship with someone we perceive to be physically attractive

This can lead to biases in partner selection.

Question 3

What are self-schemas?

Answer 3

Internalized beliefs about ourselves and the world around us

These beliefs can shape our behavior and interactions.

Question 4

What does the matching hypothesis suggest?

Answer 4

We seek out a romantic partner who is equally attractive as us

If we perceive ourselves as highly attractive, we may seek a more attractive partner.

Question 5

How do internal mental processes influence relationship seeking?

Answer 5

Memories of past relationships may affect whether we are likely to seek out future relationships

This can include positive or negative experiences that shape future expectations.