PSY220H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Facial Symmetry, Physical Attractiveness, Critical Role
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If the surrounding situation is negative, the stimulus (the other person) takes on a negative valence. Whr of 0. 9 (only when he has sufficient resources) We are also biased when it comes to beautiful people. Contrast effects exist in judgments of physical attractiveness. The tendency for men and women to choose as partners those who are a good match in attractiveness and other traits. Potential partner"s desirability = partner"s physical attractiveness x partner"s probability of accepting you. The process whereby people make mistaken inferences about what is causing them to feel the way they do. Men and women are attracted to each other"s characteristics, which maximizes reproductive success. Accordingly: men are attracted to a woman"s appearance women are attracted by men"s resources. Women frequently have less power, status, and wealth than men. A combination of emotions, cognitions, and behaviours that often plays a critical role in intimate relationships.
