Theories Of The Formation Of Romantic Relationships

Question 0

Aron

Answer 0

Supports reward/need satisfaction theory:

Found there is a rush of dopamine with new love. Very rewarding> evolved to speed up mating

Question 1

Griffet

Answer 1

Supports Operant Conditioning of Reward/Need Satisfaction Theory:

Ps evaluated on a creative task then asked to rate how much they likes the experimenter. The ratings were highest when they received a good evaluation. Supports direct reinforcement.
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Question 2

Caspi

Answer 2

Supports similar personality:

Found married couples report being happier if they have similar personalities

+longitudinal (20 yrs)

• subjective report
• SDB

Question 3

Kenrick

Answer 3

Supports similar attractiveness:

When rates for attractiveness people will select a partner similar to themselves.

Question 4

Speakman

Answer 4

Supports similar attractiveness:

Found people do the same with body fat levels.