FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Physical Attractiveness, Sociobiology, Growth Factor
21 Nov 2012
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Consider the following questions when you are reading this chapter. This chapter presents various research on the issue of attraction. It is important for you to be aware of where the research was done, the control group, the focus of the research and its outcome. Specifically look at the studies conduct in eastern. How do you decide who looks good : major determinant in sexual attraction, key factor when considering romantic partners, people become more attractive when we share values, ideologies, attributes etc. What is the matching hypothesis: that we have long term relationships with people who are of the same level of attractiveness as us. How do individual attitudes impact individual attraction: no, less likely to be attracted to people who disagree with our views and tastes than people who do. Love traced back to classical age of greece. Storge loving attachment, deep friendship or non-sexual affection. Eros - closes in meaning to concept of passion.
