PS270 Chapter 10: Attraction and Intimacy
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Need to belong a motivation to bond with others in relationships that provide ongoing, positive interactions. People typically marry someone that lives in neighborhood, works at same company, sits in same class, etc. Anticipation of interaction: merely anticipating interaction boosts liking, anticipatory liking (expecting that someone will be pleasant and compatible) increases chance of rewarding relationship. Mere exposure: mere-exposure effect the tendency for novel stimuli to be liked more or rated more positively after the rater has been repeatedly exposed to them, familiarity fosters fondness, mere exposure breeds pleasant feelings. May be a result of self-fulfilling prophecies. Also assume women favour male traits that signify ability to provide and protect resources: social comparison what"s attractive to you also depends on your comparison standards. Contrast effect average looking people seem less attractive after viewing something featuring very attractive people (i. e. a movie) The more in love people are, the less attractive they find all others of the opposite sex.
