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11.5 Attraction, Love & Hate

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What are the 3 major principles that guide attraction and relationship formation?
proximity, similarity and reciprocity
How does similarity play an important part in social interaction?
when interests and attitudes overlap, a foundation is paved for mutual understanding. and we assume that we will be accepted and like by others who see eye to eye with us
What variable significantly predicts sexual attraction?
Level of physical attractiveness
Describe the sex differences in terms of attractions
men prefer younger women, while women place more emphasis on high levels of financial resources. both sexes look for intelligence, dependence and kindness
Because men produce an enormous number of sperm, what mating strategy do they use and what is a consequence of this?
one that maximises chances of at least one sperm finding a receptive egg, and as a consequence they look for health and fertility
Because women only produce one egg per month, what mating strategy do they use?
one that maximises chance the mate will provide well for offspring
Describe the social role theory
biological factors that constrain the roles men and women adopt play a role in their preferences
What accounts for the differences between men and females preferences?
differences in traditional roles
According to Hatfield and Rapson, what are the two major types of love?
passionate and companionate
What are the three major elements of love according to the triangular theory of love?
1. intimacy
2. passion
3. commitment
What are the three elements of Sternberg's theory of hate?
1. negation of intimacy
2. passion
3. commitment
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