PSY220H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Interpersonal Attraction, Reciprocal Liking, Symmetry In Biology
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Propinquity effect- finding that the more we see and interact with people, the more likely they are to become our friends (ex. Couple on different floor also leaving right next to stairs, if they were right next to stairs. Functional distance- certain aspects of architectural design that make it likely that some people will come into contact with each other more often than others (ex. Why does this happen: availability- those who we see more often, are more available to form relationships with (whether friendship or romantic, anticipation of interaction (anticipatory liking) Expecting that someone will be pleasant and compatible. Can occur in the absence of physical exposure (ex. Overexposure decreases liking if there is an initial negative. Misattribute liking that we feel for ease for the person. Attraction to people who are like us. Similarity in terms of: opinions, values, attitudes and preferences, personality.
