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Attraction and Love – Binding Forces. Chapter 7. Learning Objectives. Physical Attractiveness The Attraction-Similarity Hypothesis Love Romantic Love Contemporary Models of Love. Physical Attractiveness.
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Attraction and Love – Binding Forces Chapter 7
Learning Objectives • Physical Attractiveness • The Attraction-Similarity Hypothesis • Love • Romantic Love • Contemporary Models of Love
Physical Attractiveness Some researchers contend physical attractiveness is a key factor when considering a potential romantic or sexual partner
Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? • Study of lesbian and bisexual women • Prefer heavier women than men • Reject excessive slenderness as attractive
Physical Attractiveness Physical attraction most important for sexual relationship
Loving attachment, deep friendship, non-sexual Love Selfless giving Passion Frienship
Love • Styles of Love • (Hendrick & Hendrick) • Most people “in love” experience number of styles • College men more likely to develop game-playing, romantic styles • College women more likely to develop friendly, logical, and possessive styles • Couples with romantic, selfless styles likely to stay together • Game-playing love leads to unhappiness
Love • Sternberg’s triangular theory of love • Three main components of loving relationships
Sternberg’s Triangular Model of Love Figure 7.4. The triangular model of love (p. 201).