Ch 11: Attraction & Intimacy Part 3: Apr. 16, 2014
Factors leading to attraction online: – Person (P) factors – do people who seek partners online differ? – Other/Partner (O) factors – – PxO interaction – how do sites create ‘matches’? Gender differences in matching hypothesis for online relationships?
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?
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?