Psychology 2035A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Social Constructionism, Glass Ceiling, Corticosteroid
3 Apr 2017
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Close relationships: those that are important, interdependent, and long lasting characterized by partners that are irreplaceable o. Paradox of close relationships - they can arouse both positive and negative feelings. There are 3 factors of initial encounters o. Proximity: refers to geographic, residential, and other forms of spatial closeness attraction usually depends on proximity i. Study: examined friendship development in a real-life context. Students were randomly assigned to sit in neighboring seats, in the same row but not neighboring seats, or without any physical relation to one another. One year later, they measured the friendship development among classmates o the same row. Those who sat in neighboring seats were more likely to be friends than those in ii. People who are near each other are more likely to get acquainted and find out their similarities. Individuals who live or work close by may be seen as more convenient and less costly than those further away.
