Relationship Flashcards
Define Natural Selection
Genetically determined behaviour that enhances, the ability to survive and reproduce
What is Intra Sexual Selection
Where members of the same sex compete for the opposite sex
What is Inter Sexual Selection
Where one sex looks for the opposite sex that has certain qualities
What are the 5 Male Mating Strategies
- Courtship Rituals
- Size
- Sperm Competition
- Mate Guarding
- Sneak Copulation
What is meant by Courtship Rituals
Showing off genetic potential and resources
What is meant by Sperm Competition
Men who have evolved to have bigger testicles and faster swimming sperm
What is meant by Sneak Copulation
Where a man is unfaithful
What is meat by Mate Guarding
Keeping an eye on partner to prevent them from cheating
What are 3 Female Mating Strategies
- Handicap Hypothesis
- Sexy Sons Hypothesis
- Courtship
Define Self Disclosure
The revealing of personal information about yourself to someone we like
What are the 3 factors that affect Attraction in Romantic Relationships
- Self Disclosure
- Physical Attraction / Matching Hypothesis
- Filter Theory
Outline Kito study
- Looked into Self Disclosure
- Used Japanese and American students
- Disclosure was highest in romantic relationships than same sex relationships
Define the Matching Hypothesis
The theory suggests that people will seek partners of similar attractiveness to themselves
Define the Halo Effect
People who are attractive are judged to be seen in a positive light
What are the the 3 Layers of the Filter Theory
- Social Demographic
- Similarities in Attitudes
- Complementarity
What are the 4 Theories of Romantic Relationships
- Social Exchange Theory
- Equity Theory
- Rusbult Investment Model of Commitment
- Ducks Relationship Breakdown Model
How does the Social Exchange Theory measure a Romantic Relationship
- Comparing to Past Relationships
- Comparing to Alternatives
What is the Equity Theory
Based on the fairness of a Relationship
What are the 4 factors associated with the Equity Theory
- Profit
- Distribution
- Dissatisfaction
- Realignment
What 3 Factors does the Rusbult Model suggests affects commitment
- Satisfaction
- Comparing to other Alternatives
- Investment Size
What are the 4 Stages in the Ducks Breakdown Model
- Intrapsychic
- Dyadic
- Social
- Grave Dressing
What factors affect Self Disclosure in Virtual Relationship
- Reduced Cues Theory
- Hyper-Personal Model
