FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Limbic System, Cupid, Vasopressin

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Cindy Clarke

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Research shows that physical attractiveness is a major determinant of interpersonal and sexual attraction. Physical appearance is the key factor in consideration of partners for dates, sex, and long-term relationship. Anorexia nervosa: a potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthful body weight, intense fear of being overweight, a distorted body image, and, in females, lack of menstruation. Literally tarve themselves to conform to the contemporary ideal. On average, university men think their present physiques are close to ideal and appealing to women. University women generally see themselves as much heavier than the figure that is most alluring to men, and heavier still than the figure they perceive as the ideal feminine form. The hourglass figure is popular in canada and the us. Results indicated that in evaluating physical attractiveness, body weight, waist size, and hip size all interact to influence ratings of women"s attractiveness.