Formation- Matching Hyp Flashcards

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What 2 hypothesis were proposed?

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The more socially desirable a person the more they can expect a parter to be
Couples who are well matched will enjoy enduring and successful relationships

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2
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What is the key

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We adjust our expectations in terms of what we feel we can offer

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3
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What did murnstien say?

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Initial attraction is based upon cues of social desirability
Physical attractiveness is a major determent in courtship

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What is pysical attractiveness based on?

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A comparison of our own attractiveness to that if the target individual

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5
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What is a value match?

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A compromise between what is ideal and what is available

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6
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Why do we aim for a perfect MATCH?

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Reduces our fear of rejection

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7
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Who are the researchers into the MH?

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Walster
Murnstien
White

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What did Walster do?

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Computer dance fill in a a about themselves and told pairing was fed into computer that would match then
Actually paired by an unseen observer and matched them on physical attractiveness
Most liked the one of similar attractiveness

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9
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What did murnstien do?

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197 college couples
Each person rate own attractiveness and attractiveness of their partner
Similar att more likely to form intimate relationships
Matching plays signif role

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10
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What did white do?

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Measures relative att of partners in 123 couples
9 month follow up
Similarity of att was predictive of courtship than raise who had. Even casually or seriously dating

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11
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Eval for MH?

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Too simplistic.. Furthermore relationships form for many reasons 
Supporting research 
Practical applications 
Gender differences
Are the individuals only matchers
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12
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What gender diffs are there?

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Takeuchi found that women value looks as less important

Suggests men can compensate with humour weath

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13
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Who proposed matching hyp

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Walster

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