PSYC 333 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Attachment Theory, Mania, Storge
23 Oct 2015
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Men in some foraging societies is south american and africa seem to disregard. Theory: increase chance their offspring will be healthy and inherit good genes: low fertility: more feminine male and female faces, attraction to scent of opposite sex also been found to vary. T-shirt tests: men rated women"s body odour as more sexy and pleasant during women"s follicular phase compared to less fertile luteal phase. Intimacy highly value din western culture, and satisfying intimate relationships associated w/ numerous benefits: incl. psychological well-being and happiness, social support, increased physical health. What is intimacy: often characterized by affection, caring, trust, understanding, sharing, togetherness and associated w/ feeling of closeness in a relationship, moss and schwebel defin. Ya, particularly women, may also feel pressure to participate in hook-up culture. Unrequired love associated w/ despair and anxiety: companionate love: affection and tenderness feel for someone with whom our lives are deeply connected, based on deep friendship and is comfortable and trusting.
