FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Physical Attractiveness, Gender Role, Underweight

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

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Attraction: the att(cid:396)a(cid:272)tio(cid:374)-similarity hypothesis level of attractiveness and other traits are similar to their own. The concept that people tend to develop romantic relationships with those whose. Women place greater weight on similar attitudes, men on physical attractiveness. We tend to assume people we find attractive share our attitudes. Similarity may be important in determining initial attraction; compatibility appears to. Reciprocity: ph(cid:455)si(cid:272)al att(cid:396)a(cid:272)ti(cid:448)e(cid:374)ess: ho(cid:449) i(cid:373)po(cid:396)ta(cid:374)t is it to look good? attractiveness. term relationships. sexual orientation, however). menstrual cycle. Some contend it is the key factor in consideration of partners for dates, sex, and long- What is considered attractive varies by culture. In general, women consider taller men to be more attractive. Thinness is valued in north american culture. The hourglass figure is popular in canada and in most other cultures (this varies by. What is considered attractive to women varies across the menstrual cycle. How attractive women are perceived to be is also influenced by where they are in the.