1. Ch 9: Attraction Guest Professor: Dr. Sue Sprecher
Part 2: Oct. 29, 2010

2. First Encounters
One person’s liking for another predicts the other’s liking in return
The self-fulfilling prophecy of liking
The gain-loss effect of liking
What about “playing hard-to-get”?

3. The Beginning of Romantic Relationships
Importance of Introductions and Social Proximity
Where:  Open Fields vs.  Closed Fields
On-line meeting
               

4. Meeting in Open-settings
 Flirting
Opening lines

5. Predictors of Attraction and Partner Preferences
Types of Predictors
Methods Used to Study Predictors of Attraction (and some select findings)
Mate Selection:  Our Desires

6. An Exchange Perspective to Choosing a Partner
Rewards
Costs
Comparison Level
Comparison Level for Alternatives