PSY 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Physical Attractiveness, Attachment In Adults, Infant
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As you are aware, close relationships can arouse intense feelings both positive long lasting (passion, concern, caring) and negative (rage, jealousy, despair). this phenomenon is termed the . Attraction is the initial desire to form a relationship. Individuals use a multitude of factors to assess another person"s appeal as a. Furthermore, because attraction is a two-way street, intricate interactions occur mate or a friend. among variables. To simplify this complex issue, we divide our coverage into four segments. First, we review the factors that operate in initial encounters. Then we consider elements that come into play as people become acquainted. Finally, we review what"s involved in maintaining relationships. and relationships deepen. But we should note that homosexuals face three unique dating challenges. They have a smaller pool of potential partners; They are often under pressure to conceal their sexual orientation; And they have limited ways to meet prospective partners.
