Relationships - formation

Question 1

Walster

Answer 1

Computer Dance 1 - Boys based their decision on whether they would have a second date solely on the attractiveness of their partner, not their own levels.

Question 2

Berscheid and Walster

Answer 2

Computer Dance 2 - Students tended to ask for a similar level of attractiveness to themselves.

Question 3

Silverman

Answer 3

Couples in a bar were rated for similarity of attractiveness - There was a high degree of similarity in attractiveness. Those who were more closely matched were rated as happier.

Question 4

Murstein

Answer 4

Photographs of steady or engaged couples - Real couples were consistently rated as more similar than the random couples.

Question 5

Kerckhoff and Davis

Answer 5

Found that up to 18 months attitude similarity was the most important factor, after it was ability to meet others needs.

Question 6

Sprecher

Answer 6

Couples who matched on physical attractiveness, social background and interests were most likely to develop into a long term relationship.

Question 7

Gruber-Baldini

Answer 7

Longitudinal study over 21 years - Those with a similar education level at the start of the relationship were likely to last longer

Question 8

Winch

Answer 8

Happy marriages are often based on each partner’s ability to fulfil the needs of the other