COLLAB 2D03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Body Shape, Neoteny, Menstrual Cycle
1 Oct 2015
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What factors play a role in bringing people together? (a) the attraction-similarity hypothesis. Similarity in terms of: physical attractiveness, weight, ethnicity, level of education, age, religion (b) reciprocity, we tend to be more warm, helpful, and candid when we are with stranger who we believe like us (c) physical attractiveness. No, they are quite similar except for a few differences- men prefer a slightly younger woman whereas women put more emphasis on a higher income/material possessions. Mutual attraction, dependable character, emotional stability are top of the list for both sexes. Buss (1994) - see a world of diversity box on p. 160. Cultural context- influence of fairytales (idealized view of love) Sternberg"s (1988) triangular theory of love: love is comprised of: 2. passion= arousal and sexual attractiveness: commitment is two-fold, short term: to love your partner, long term: to stay with your partner. When all three components are present, the relationship is likely to last (consummate love)- all 3 factors are.
