HPRO 4412 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Physical Attractiveness, Color Wheel Theory Of Love, Orgasm
16 Jan 2016
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Reciprocity and uncertainty: we like people who show signs of being attracted to us, attractive breeds attractions, women are more likely to find certain men attractive just because those men showed interest in them as well, uncertainty also increased attraction when it was unknown how the man reported their attractiveness, principle of reciprocity. Types: emotional, social, sexual, intellectual, recreational. Two component theory of love: state of intense physiological arousal, application of love to that sensation (situational cues prompt to apply a cognitive label, risk of misattribution arousal physiological arousal from other stimuli is attributed to feelings of love. Individualistic cultures: emphasize individual goals over group of society goals, cost benefit considerations, emotional detachment from group is acceptable (be detached from the group, selected based on attractiveness, similarity, resources, independence, individuality, uniqueness, value romantic love. Collectivist cultures: group goals over personal goals, group membership, harmony with the group is valued, similar status (social status, self in relation to others.
