PSYO 252 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Social Exchange Theory, Physical Attractiveness, Social Choice Theory
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The agony of loneliness: shyness is a pervasive problem that sets people up to have unrewarding interactions with others, people who are painfully shy are at risk for loneliness, a feeling of isolation and social deprivation. According to one perspective, people are attracted to others with whom the relationship is rewarding; rewards can be direct or indirect. Mate selection: the evolution of desire: evolutionary psychologists say that women seek men with financial security or traits predictive of future success in order to ensure the survival of their offspring. Counting the ways: according to the triangular theory of love, there are 8 subtypes of love produced by the combinations of intimacy, passion, and commitment. Inherent in all classifications of love are 2 types, passionate and companionate: passionate love is an intense, emotional, often erotic state of positive absorption in another person.
