Relationships Phys Attractiveness Ao1 Flashcards
Shacklef
Shackelford and Larsen (1997) found that people with symmetrical faces are rated as more attractive - it may show an honest signal of genetic fitness, however some people
Are attracted to baby face features such as large eyes and a button nose. Perhaps looking for youthful genetics which are potentially healthier
Mc nulty et al
McNulty et al. (2008) found that attractiveness is not only important at the start of the relationship, but also continued after marriage.
Buss research 1989
Buss’s research 1989) looked at cultural differences and found that overall, men placed a great importance on physical attractiveness while women placed greater importance on
resources
Matching hypothesis
We are more likely to be attracted to people who are of similar physical attractiveness to ourselves according to the matching hypothesis
Matching hypothesis - Walster 1966
A theory of interpersonal attraction
Which argues that relationships are formed between 2 ppl who are equal or very similar in terms of social desirability
Examined on the level of physical attractiveness
People asses their own value and then make realistic choices by selecting the best available potential partners who are also likely to share the same level of attraction
Walster et al 1966 procedure
In order to test the marching hypothes, wasser et al advertised a computer dance for new students at the University of Minnesota. From the large number of students who purchased tickets, 177 males and 170 females were randomly selected to take part in the study When they came to pick up their tickets, four student accomplices surreptitiously rated each of them for physical attractiveness. The participants were then asked to complete a lengthy questionnaire (eg, to assess personality, intelligence, etc) and told that the data gathered from these questionnaires would be used to allocate their ideal partner for the evening of the dance. In fact the pairing was done completely randomly During the intermission part of the dance, participants were asked to complete a questionnaire about their dates, with a follow-up questionnaire distributed six months after the dance.
Walster et al 1966 procedure
In order to test the marching hypothes, wasser et al advertised a computer dance for new students at the University of Minnesota. From the large number of students who purchased tickets, 177 males and 170 females were randomly selected to take part in the study When they came to pick up their tickets, four student accomplices surreptitiously rated each of them for physical attractiveness. The participants were then asked to complete a lengthy questionnaire (eg, to assess personality, intelligence, etc) and told that the data gathered from these questionnaires would be used to allocate their ideal partner for the evening of the dance. In fact the pairing was done completely randomly During the intermission part of the dance, participants were asked to complete a questionnaire about their dates, with a follow-up questionnaire distributed six months after the dance.
Walster et al 1966 findings
The findings from this study did not support the matching hypothess. Once participants had met their dates, and regardless of the rown physical attractiveness, they responded more positively to physically attractive dares and were more likely to subsequently try to arrange dates with them if they were physically attractive Other factors, such as personality and intelligence, did not affect liking the dates or any subsequent attempts to date them.
Walster 1966 findings
The findings from this study did not support the matching hypothess. Once participants had met their dates, and regardless of the rown physical attractiveness, they responded more positively to physically attractive dares and were more likely to subsequently try to arrange dates with them if they were physically attractive Other factors, such as personality and intelligence, did not affect liking the dates or any subsequent attempts to date them.
The halo effect was studied by
Dion et al 1972
The halo effect
Physically attractive people are rated as kind strong sociable and successful compared to unattractive people
The belief that good looking ppl will have such characteristics makes them more attractive to us so we behave more positively towards them - a self fulfilling prophecy
The halo effect
Physically attractive people are rated as kind strong sociable and successful compared to unattractive people
The belief that good looking ppl will have such characteristics makes them more attractive to us so we behave more positively towards them - a self fulfilling prophecy
