Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 34: Physical Attractiveness, Social Influence, James W. Pennebaker

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Atkinson

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Increase chance that 2 people will come into contact. Bossard (1932): 50% of brides and grooms lived within 20 blocks prior to marriage; 30% within 5 blocks. Festinger et al (1950) military base study: ease of interaction importantside-by-side vs different rows. Attraction increases as people face each other (more tahn back, side by side) and talking increases For mayorthe honorable pulvapies : the sign got the name all over the place . Moreland and zajonc (1982), if they are exposed to same photos rate more attractive. The initial reaction must be neutral or mildly positive. If the initial reaction is negative repeated exposure results in decreased liking. If familiarity results in liking, do we prefer familiar stimuli. Mita, dermer and knight (1977) normal vs mirror image photos we like the mirror- reverse photo better because we see it more while our friend would like the normal one because that"s what they are familiar with it.