Psychology 2075 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Endogamy, Voluntary Childlessness, Heterosexism

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Sarah Stanton

Document Summary

Close relationships those that are important, interdependent, and long lasting. These relationships are characterized by partners who are irreplaceable. The opposite would be the relationship between a customer and a store clerk. The paradox of close relationships these relationships cause us both positive and negative emotions. Attraction is the initial desire to form a relationship. Homosexuals face three unique challenges when it comes to forming a relationship. Proximity people need to be in the same place at the same time. People who are near each other are more likely to get acquainted and find out similarities. Familiarity mere exposure effect you begin to gain positive feelings toward a neutral stimulus (person) because you are frequently exposed to them. If your reaction is negative however, more exposure will only increase your dislike toward them. Physical attractiveness for casual (sexual) encounters, both men and woman ranked attractiveness as being the most important factor.