Ch 11: Attraction & Intimacy Part 3: Apr. 17, 2015

Factors leading to attraction online (cont.): – Person-Other Interaction: Gender differences in matching hypothesis for online relationships? (In)effectiveness of online dating services? – Researchers’ concerns about algorithms used: – Best predictors of long-term success in relationships? – Better research should assess what?

Attachment and Love Evolutionary approach – based on infant relationship w/caregivers Secure attachment – how common? – Definition & Examples? – Relationships as an adult? Avoidant attachment – how common? – Definition & Examples? – Relationships as an adult? Insecure attachment – how common? – Definition & Examples? – Relationships as an adult?

Is attachment really that stable? – Correlation between recall of security as child & security in adult relationship? – Longitudinal study? New research on types of avoidant attachment: – Fearfully-avoidant: – Dismissive-avoidant:

Theories of Love Passionate v Companionate Love – Companionate love: – Passionate love: How do companionate & passionate love change over time?

“Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” John Gray’s series – What is the focus? 6 couples describe their relationships Notice: – What are some themes you consistently hear from the women? From the men? – Criticisms?