Interpersonal attraction relationships

Question 1

what is the interpersonal attraction?

Answer 1

the study of the attraction between people which leads to the development of platonic or romantic relationships

Question 2

what is relationships?

Answer 2

regular social encounters over periods of time
(Argyle & Henderson, 1985)

Question 3

how is evolution theory connected with interpersonal attraction?

Answer 3

our attractiveness preferences are shaped by evolution, as
reproduction with attractive individuals increases
our reproductive fitness

Question 4

what are the factors that influence attraction?

Answer 4

• physical appearance
• mental factors - proximity, familiarity

Question 5

what is attractive things in physical apperance

Answer 5

• face (face shape, proportion, masculinity/femininity)
• body (waist to hip ratio in women as it shows fertility, shoulder to hip ratio in men as it shows upper body strength)

Question 6

how does proximity influence interpersonal attraction?

Answer 6

we form relationships with people that we encounter more with (passive contacts)

Question 7

what does zajonc 1968 say about familiarity (exposure)?

Answer 7

we like what we are exposed to more often - mere exposure effect

Question 8

explain Moreland and Beach’s 1992 study on the mere exposure effect by zajonc

Answer 8

• four women attended small college class
• they went in zero, once, five, or fifteen
• they were rated at the end of semester on familiarity and attractiveness by students
• results: more exposed = more attractive