Psychology 3724F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Personal Relationships, Interpersonal Attraction, Critical Role
7 Feb 2016
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Organizing framework, thought processes (good thoughts and happiness) Where people spy out for mate in social settings: gym (athletic club instead of ymca), bars, library, clubs, inter-mural sports, rez. Theory of mind: attempt to guess/let get what"s in the mind (eye contact, mutual, smiling, flirting (non-verbal, unexpected responses), reciprocal attraction behavior: approach to talk to them, voice pitch raised. Self-esteem, high/low, interpretation of behaviour (positive or negative, lower self-esteem (disconnection of the behaviour)) Attention/like to the letter of alphabet linked to the satisfaction of the relationship or self-esteem, for the first response rating, can"t control just happens. Pro/cons, moving in together, easy decisions/ bigger decisions. Touchy territory, tough to change, different ways to present the argument. Local relationship: reaction, how do you feel about this person, level of relationship. General relationship theory: general relation with other. Example gift of flowers -> feel happy (emotions outcome). Thinks her husband was taking her for granted (local.
