PSYC 215 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Social Exchange Theory, Rhesus Macaque, Attachment Theory
1 Sep 2018
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Methodological challenges: use longitudinal methods to examine the dynamics that unfold over time in pre-existing relationships - self selection problems. Need to belong - biological need to be embedded in healthy relationships: help individuals and offspring to survive, evolutionary basis: should be universal, satiable. Attachment styles: attachment theory: evolutionary approach to human behaviour, our early attachment with our parents and other caregivers shape our relationships for the rest of our lives. Independent culture see them as more dominant and assertive. Investment in offspring: women invest more even before birth (eggs) and after birth (nursing: more investment = more choosy, males intrasex competition to get attention of females intersex attraction, evolution made male strong and polygamy oriented. Men sniff t-shirt: higher testosterone level when smell t-shirt of women near ovulation. Investment model of commitment: interpersonal relationships maintaining what would make partners more committed to each other: 1. Relationship satisfaction: based on evaluation of rewards and costs: 2.
