SOCIAL:ATTRACTION AND CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS Flashcards

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need to belong

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intrinsic motivation to affiliate with other and be socially accepted

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2
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attraction

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liking and loving others

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3
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initial attraction

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  • proximity-interact with those physically closer
  • mere exposure effect-repeated exposure typically increases liking for it
  • similarity to themselves-validate our view of the world
  • availability
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4
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the ‘halo’ effect

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what is beautiful is good -provides signals for biological quality e.g. good health

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5
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matching effect

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most likely to have a partner whose level of physical attractiveness is similar to our own (as well as social background, sociability, interests and personality)

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self-disclosure

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sharing of inner most thoughts and feelings

- reciprocal with trust and intimacy

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7
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social exchange theory

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the course of a relationship is governed by rewards and costs that the partner experience

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8
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social exchange theory:

comparison level

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expected outcome-satisfaction with relationship

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9
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social exchange theory:

comparison level for alternatives

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comparison between potential and current-commitment to relationship

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10
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4 most highly rated aspect of a relationship across 37 cultures

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  • mutual attraction and love
  • dependable character
  • emotional stability
  • pleasing disposition
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chastity

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desire for a mate with no previous experience in sexual intercourse

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12
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sexual strategies theory :

ancestral men

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those predisposed to have sex with more partners, increased the likelihood of fathering more children and passing on genes

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sexual strategies theory :

ancestral women

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maximised reproductive success by selecting mates who were able to commit time, energy and other resources

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14
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social structure theory

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sex differences in mating strategies occur as society directs men towards advantaged social and economic roles (cultures with more gender equality= preferences shrink)

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15
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attachment

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a deep bond between two people and benefits that accrue

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16
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passionate love

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intense emotion, arousal and yearning for the partner

17
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compassionate love

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affection and deep caring about the partner’s well being

18
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triangular theory of love

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consummate love=intimacy, passion and commitment

19
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social support and effect

partners

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partner’s responsiveness to another’s needs-buffers stress

20
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emotional support

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provide reassurance in stressful times

21
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instrumental support

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assist with dealing with stress

22
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evolution theory

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mate selection based on indicators of good genes and complimentary immune systems

23
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social expectancy theory

social stereotypes

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attraction is influence by social stereotypes :

  • symmetrical faces
  • hormone markers: high cheek bones, smooth skin, large jaw
  • symmetrical bodies: inverted triangle or hourglass
24
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closing time effect

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find more attractive later in the night

25
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expectation of continued interaction

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more attracted too those who they expect to continue to interact with

26
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the effects of similarity-attraction effect

I see as benefits

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  • validate our beliefs
  • reinforcing and rewarding
  • accepting and understanding
  • less uncertainty
27
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reciprocal liking

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we like people who like us