PSYC 362 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Physical Attractiveness, Romantic Orientation

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 362
• Professor: Yuthika Girme

Document Summary

Psyc 362 lecture 2 - initial attraction and self-expansion theory. The desire to approach - not just romantic. Attracted to those whose presence is rewarding. Chameleon effect: unconsciously mimic others" behaviours; can be adaptive; enhances social bonds. Matching hypothesis: partners tend to have similar levels of attractiveness. Associated with initial attraction, but not lasting satisfaction. Similar attitudes are associated with lasting satisfaction, companionship, love, Similarity in personality matters less less dissolution. High levels of similarly in negative personality traits (e. g. neuroticism) isn"t advantageous or satisfying. Little evidence that we are attracted to people with opposite or different personality traits. Complementarity may still exist (e. g. one is extraverted, one is shy) But overall similar mate value (e. g. both more extraverted compare to others) When others have beliefs and ideas that are like ours, they provide reinforcement for our beliefs and ideas. We expect those who are similar to us to be more likely to like us.