FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Storge, Physical Attractiveness
18 Oct 2016
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Concept that people tend to develop relationships with people who are similar to themselves in i. e. attractiveness, cultural background, personality and interests. Opposites do not attract: we"re less attracted to people who disagree with our views. Propinquity: proximity (cid:523)we"re attracted to people near us(cid:524) Women value same views more, whereas men value physical attractiveness more. Reciprocity: mutual exchange (when we are admired we tend to return these feelings) Key factor in consideration of partners for dates, sex and long-term relationships. Storge: loving attachment and nonsexual affection i. e. parents to child. Agape: selfless love i. e. giving to charity. Philia: love between friends i. e. liking and respect not sexual desire. Biological mechanisms: neural pathways in brain for feelings of love, or the chemistry of love i. e. dopamine. Love as appraisal of arousal: romantic love in terms of physiological arousal. Sternberg"s triangular theory of love: intimacy: feelings of closeness, passion: intense sexual desire for someone, commitment: dedication to maintain the relationship.
