Exam1: Attraction & Mate Selection Flashcards
neurotransmitters activated by visual cues, stimulate pleasure center of brain, dull pain
ex:Really attractive person smiles at you
dopamine & norepinephrine
neurochemical that can feel like a psychedelic high, not associated w/ orgasm
serotonin
generated by companionate love, gives sense of tranquility
endorphines
amine found in trace amounts in the brain, peaks during orgasm, floods pleasure center of brain w/ dopamine, also found in chocolate
Phenylethylamine (PEA)
hormone released from orgasm which promotes bonding and feelings of closeness; stronger influence on women than men
OXYTOCIN
level of flirting, the solicitation, indirect attempt to get someone to approach you, IOI (indicators of interest) mostly sent by women
Level 0
level of flirting, the approach
Level 1
level of flirting, talk, someone has something to say
Level 2
level of flirting, swivel or turn, rotate so more face to face
Level 3
level of flirting, the touch, MAJOR escalation point, one person (usually a woman) touches the other
Level 4
level of flirting, synchronization, body movements mirror one another, only level that cannot be faked, occurs at subconscious level
Level 5
According to Filter Theory, what are the criteria on which we filter our prospective mates?
propinquity attraction social class education/intelligence homogamy v. heterogamy; endogamy v. exogamy compatibility
those who live by are more likely to be seen / considered as mates
propinquity
an analogy of marketplace used to explain the process of mate selection, we enter with resources and trade them for the best offer we can get
marriage market
ppl whom our society has defined as acceptable marriage partners for us form this, consist of ppl of same race,class, and education level as ourselves
pool of eligibles
