PSYCH 243 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Physical Attractiveness
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Psych 243 lecture 21 meeting with others. Stereotype: imposing a generalization for prior experience or bias (can be wrong) Halo effect: assuming recency impression will generalize as the same for next impressions. If goal of meeting is met, often no further meeting on the subject. If goal is not met, information messages may be exchanged about when the next meeting will be. Onion model (the relationship process: meeting someone for the first time, small talk, transaction stimulus on the outside. Physical attractiveness: important for first impression, not as important afterwards: more attractive people attracted to more attractive people. Similarity: common aspects in background, goals, and interests. Complementarity: acceptable differences that complete the relationship. Respect for another human: roger"s unconditional positive regard. Accommodation for differences: must realize no two humans will be exactly alike. Treating others as you want to be treated: golden rule for human treatment. Control: sharing control of events and happenings so no one feels controlled or captive.
