PSYC 2740 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Factor Analysis, Exhibitionism, Sensation Seeking
17 Jan 2017
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Mechanisms of social interactions : selection 2) evocation 3) manipulation. E-harmony uses big 5 when matching people. In marriage, most favourable characteristic is mutual love/attraction. Dependability (conscientious), emotional stability (neuroticism), and pleasing disposition (agreeableness) Evidently, all of these correlate with the big 5 factors. Complimentary needs theory people prefer partner who is oppose to them (introvert vs. extrovert) or (dominant vs. submissive) Attraction similarity theory people prefer someone who is similar to them party together, travel together. Only opposites attract in that of biological sex (males vs. females) University already gives people some similarity, attending school and being driven to succeed. Assortative mating people tend to marry people most like themselves (genotypes and phenotypes) Proximity does play a role, most mates are typically within driving distance. Positive correlation between one"s personality trait and those of their partners. Conclusion correlations can be due to social preferences based on personality characteristics of those doing the selecting.
