SOC 2109 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Social Exchange Theory, Interpersonal Attraction
15 Jan 2018
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A positive attitude held by one person toward another person. Does not need to be love, can be teacher, friend, etc. Awareness - unilateral attitudes or impression, no interaction. Proximity makes it more rewarding to interact with some people rather than others. Familiarity produces a positive attitude toward those with whom we repeatedly come into contact with. We choose among available candidates based on several criteria. Social norms tells is what kinds of people are appropriate as friends, lovers, and mentors. We prefer a more physically attractive person, for aesthetic reasons and because we expect rewards from associating with that person. We choose based on our expectations about the rewards and costs of potential relationships. Physically attractive individuals have more opportunities for sexual relationships. College students in one study were willing to lie about themselves to win dates with physically attractive partners. A large jaw and a medium sized nose. Positive behaviours (smiling, helping) make individual appear more attractive.
