FMST 316 Study Guide - Endorphins, Storge, Vasopressin
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Fmst 316 ch. 6- attraction and love: the example of candy and stretch- unable to admit to liking/disliking anything that the other may not agree with. What do you look for in a long-term relationship? (pg. 164) In long term relationships, men find sexual attractiveness more important than women, yet in casual sex partners, women find sexual attractiveness more important than men. Are attractiveness preferences inherited? (pg. 167: women tend to marry men similar to themselves in physical attractiveness and socioeconomic standing. It is not true that opposites attract: one reason people have partners from the same background is propinquity- relationships are made in the neighbourhood, not in heaven, women place more weight on attitude similarity than men do. Reciprocity (pg. 169: reciprocity- when we feel admired and complimented, we tend to return these feelings and behaviours, we tend to welcome positive comments from others even when we know those remarks to be inaccurate.
