PSYC 30 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Psych, Physical Attractiveness
29 Jul 2020
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People strive to improve their self esteem through. Goal is to feel better about ourselves. The applications of these process depends on the relevance of the domain. Prox: increases reflections and comparison processes, if the effects are positive then prox should increase liking. Physical attractiveness: depends on the relevance of the domain. For a person to experience emotion, that person must be physiologically aroused. If a man (woman) had all the qualities you desired, would you marry this person if you were not in love with him (her)? . Nearly 2/3 of males and of females answered no (1967) 86% of men say no, 80% say no. Importance of love increases with higher economic status. Most common method of mate selection worldwide. Arranged marriages can be seen as beneficial for some societies. Link of families and should be everyone"s decision. Acts as a solution to the disconnection that we feel in individualistic society.
