PSYCO347 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Somatosensory System, Monogamy
20 Mar 2016
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A variety of nonverbal behaviors appear to communicate attraction across relationship contexts, including facing the partner, gazing directly at the partner as well as in a downward direction, and smiling. Flirting- the communication of romantic and/or sexual interest. Common flirting behavior is gazing and getting closer to the partner, or smiling, laughing, and grooming activities like hair smoothing or touching oneself and stretching, top three are smiling, engaging in eye contact and being or looking attentive. Women make a quick smile and then do the eyebrow flash . Women"s flirting behavior was context specific, women in singles bars flirted more, and flirt more as time goes on. Women"s flirting behaviors actually were effective at eliciting interest from potential mates. Regardless of the setting, the women engaged in the most flirting behavior were also those who were approached most often by men.
