PSYB10H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Mydriasis, Attachment Theory, Social Exchange Theory
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The more we see and interact with other people, the more likely they are to become our friends. The more you see a neutral object, the more you like it. Does not apply if the object has negative qualities. Are we more attracted to people who are out opposites: similarity. An important predictor of friendship formation and romantic relationship formation. Reciprocal liking: we like people better who like us, can come about because of self-fulfilling prophecy, less true for people with low self-esteem or negative self-concept. Tend to be skeptical about others actually liking them. Do not necessarily reciprocate liking: subtle liking cues. Men: large eyes, big smile, strong cheekbones, large chin. Women: large eyes, big smile, prominent cheekbones, narrow cheeks, high eyebrows, large pupils. Composite faces are more attractive than individual faces. Composite faces are more familiar and more prototypical. Composites of people rated highly attractive are more attractive than other composites. Features: large eyes, round face, round nose.
