Relationships Phys Attractivness Ao3

Question 1

Correlational data - weakness

Answer 1

A correlation doesn’t imply causation doesn’t tell us if its a valid conclusion to draw so cannot establish cause and effect relationship

Question 2

Cultural differences

Answer 2

Individualist vs collectivist
Tang et al 2013 - sexual self disclosure of men/women in USA disclose is greater than men and women in china
Nakanishi 1886 - Japanese women prefer a lower level of personal conversation than Japanese men
Theory cannot account for differences between individualistic and collectivist cultures

Question 3

Generalisations

Answer 3

Friendships vs romantic relationships
Doesn’t explain types of relationships - high in passion, intimacy and Comintment
Thus oversimplified and incomplete

Question 4

Other factors

Answer 4

Self disclosure would interact with other considerations such as level of physical attractiveness, similarity of interests and attitudes

Question 5

The personality of the recipient may be important too

Answer 5

Different individuals would have different needs for levels of intimacy in relationships and this would effect how attractive they would find intimate self disclosures