PSY BEH 104S Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Russ Feingold, Physical Attractiveness, Equity Theory
27 Apr 2016
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Loneliness: linked to mortality, depression suicide, mental and physical health problems. One reason why we become attracted to others: o o. We like those who are associated with reward. Study: griffit & guay (1969) -- bystander study: You will be attracted to the bystander standing inside the same room as the person who complemented positively to you. You like a person better in a comfortable room versus someone in an uncomfortable room. We like those who reward us (more than they cost us) - make us feel good: Social exchange theory - kelley & thibaut (1978) Relationships involve calculations of rewards vs. costs (preferred relationships is reward > cost) Comparison level: based on expectations of what one deserves in a relationship. Comparison level of alternatives: expectations about what people think they can get out of alternative relationships. Having a baseline of your current possession, and then looking around to find something more profitable.
