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? Explanations of proximity effect: A) Anticipated interactions B) Mere Exposure effect – Mirror image example: self vs. friends’ preferences
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?
Physical Attractiveness Influences adults’ judgments – Study of ratings of kids - Salary differences? “What is beautiful is good” stereotype Any real differences?
Attractiveness Ratings Although beauty standards vary across time & culture, in general, we prefer – 1) 2) Evolutionary explanation?