Me 4.3d Psychology of Social Situations: Attraction Flashcards
mere exposure effect
The tendency for repeated exposure to novel stimuli increase our liking for them.
reward theory of attraction
We like those whose behaviours are rewarding to us.
passionate love
an aroused state of intense positive absorption in another, usually present at the beginning of a romantic relationship.
two-factor theory of emotion
our emotions are the product of both physical arousal and our thoughts, the result of a biological and cognitive process.
physical arousal
the physiological changes in the body that occur in response to a stimulus
cognitive appraisal
the personal interpretation of a situation that ultimately influences the extent to which the situation is perceived as stressful.
companionate love
the deep affectionate attachment we feel for those with whom our lives are intertwined.
equity
a condition in which people receive from a relationship in proportion to what they give to it.
self-disclosure
the act of revealing intimate aspects of ourselves to others.
