PSY220H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Reciprocal Liking, Physical Attractiveness
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Propinquity effect the finding that the more we see and interact with people, the more likely they are to become our friends. Functional distance certain aspects of architectural design that make it likely some people will come into contact with each other more often than others. Expecting that someone will be pleasant and compatible. Provide us with important validation for our characteristics and beliefs. We strive to maintain balance between cognitive elements. However, sometimes we may overestimate (or underestimate) attraction. The idea that we are attracted to others who reward us, who we find rewarding, and who we associate with reward. The idea that stimuli take on the valence of the surrounding situation. If the surrounding situation is positive, the stimulus (the other person) takes on a positive valence. If the surrounding situation is negative, the stimulus (the other person) takes on a negative valence.
