PSYC 325 Chapter 9: Interpersonal Attraction
3 Nov 2016
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The more we have to a stimulus, the more apt we are to like it: Unless the feelings towards the stimulus are negative: relies on actual physical distance and functional distance: Similarity: similarity, attraction to people who are like us (especially in attitudes and values): We think similar people will like us. Similar people provide us with important social validation for our values/beliefs. Reward of interaction (i. e. spending time with them will be fun). Attraction can lead to the perception of similarity: complementarity, attraction to people who are opposite to us: Reciprocal liking: reciprocal liking, when you like someone and that person also likes you: One of the prime determinants of interpersonal attraction: Chapter 9: interpersonal attraction: although people may not admit it, research shows that physical attractiveness strongly influences liking, what is attractive, male vs. Prefer a female face with a small nose and chin. Prefer a male face with a large chin.
