LU2 : Interpersonal Attraction

Question 1

Repeated exposure effect

Answer 1

• The phenomenon where the more frequently we encounter a stimulus, such as a person, object, or idea, the more we tend to develop a favorable evaluation of it.
• As familiarity increases, discomfort decreases, and positive reactions replace it

Question 2

effect of proximity

Answer 2

proximity or physical nearness is a basic requirement that needs to be met before feelings of attraction can develop

Question 2

increase exposure increases liking

Answer 2

frequency of exposure to person
->
feeling more comfortable with a person, more responsive
->
increase liking for that person

Question 3

the effects of social media on proximity and repeated exposure

Answer 3

1. allows us to form relationships without physical proximity
   :. altering traditional dynamics
2. heavy use can lead to depression (comparison to others and their lives)

Question 4

role of physical beauty in interpersonal attraction?

Answer 4

1. influences how we perceive and interact with others
2. Attractive individuals often perceived favourably
   3.

Question 5

‘what is beautiful is good’ effect

Answer 5

1. individuals create positive stereotypes for people who are good looking.
2. If we have favourable stereotype for physically attractive people, shape how we perceive and think about them.
3. Attractiveness is associated with popularity, good interpersonal skills, and high self esteem = may be others responding to their appearance.
4. People who are attractive may use their appearance to persuade or influence others.

Question 6

2 types of attractive women

Answer 6

Cute - [Large widely spaced eyes and small nose & chin]

mature - [Prominent cheekbones, high eyebrows, large pupils and a big smile]

Question 7

second approach - what makes people physically attractive

Answer 7

(Langlois & Roggman (1990). )
- Used facial photographs & used a computer to digitize to combine multiple faces into one image.
- The more faces they added the more attractive the face!
- each persons representation of men/women - created in a similar way to that of the composite face
= thats why we have our own idea of. how attractive someone is

Question 8

Aspects of appearance that influence attraction

Answer 8

Colour red, Body type/shape, Overweight.
1. Colour Red: Red is associated with increased attractiveness, particularly for women.
2. Body Type/Shape: Different body types evoke specific stereotypes
- Round body builds are associated with a relaxed personality
- muscular builds with health and vigor,
- thin builds with intelligence and introspection.
3. Overweight: Being overweight is generally viewed negatively in many societies, leading to stigmatization and discrimination
- However, cultural variations exist