PSYCH 101 Lecture : The Psychology of Love & Attraction (Valentine's Day Lecture).docx
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Proximity: geographic nearness is a powerful predictor of friendship. Repeated exposure to novel stimuli increases their attraction (mere exposure effect) Physical attractiveness: once proximity affords contact, the next most important thing in attraction is physical appearance. Average: face that is most familiar to you rather than exotic or stand-out face. Childlike features: big forehead, fuller lips, big eyes, Animals will look longer at pretty faces. Similarity: similar views among individuals causes the bond of attraction to strengthen. Sean lowe (age 29, dallas texas, entrepreneur) Proximity: they"re all thrown into this artificial situation. Passionate love: an aroused state of intense positive absorption in another, usually present at the beginning of a love relationship. Companionate love: a deep, affectionate attachment we feel for those with whom our lives are intertwined. Criticism you believe that you"re helping them but criticism is one of the most harmful things in a relationship. Successful couples say 5 as many positive things as negative things.
