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Chapter 11 - Attraction

Chapter 11 - Attraction. Part 1: Nov. 9, 2012. Attraction. Humans have social needs – benefits? Affiliation Loneliness – flip side of affiliation…peaks when?. What factors determine friendships? 1. Proximity – most powerful predictor. We like those we are close to/live with. Why?

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Chapter 11 - Attraction

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  1. Chapter 11 - Attraction Part 1: Nov. 9, 2012

  2. Attraction • Humans have social needs – benefits? • Affiliation • Loneliness – flip side of affiliation…peaks when?

  3. What factors determine friendships? • 1. Proximity – most powerful predictor. • We like those we are close to/live with. Why? • Explanations of proximity effect: • A) Anticipated interactions • B) Mere Exposure effect – • Mirror image example: self vs. friends’ preferences

  4. 2. Physical Attractiveness • Predicts dating frequency and nature of interactions with others. • Matching phenomenon – pair off with people of similar attractiveness • What effect does this have?

  5. Physical Attractiveness • Influences adults’ judgments – • Study of ratings of kids - • Salary differences? • “What is beautiful is good” stereotype • Any real differences?

  6. Attractiveness Ratings • Although beauty standards vary across time & culture, in general, we prefer – • 1) • 2) • Evolutionary explanation?

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