FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Machismo, Mate Choice, Good Hair
4 Mar 2018
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The attraction-similarity hypothesis: who"s right for you: the concept that people tend to develop romantic relationships with people who are similar to themselves in factors such as physical attractiveness, cultural background, personality traits and interests, some gender differences. Men more likely than women to communicate positive feelings and present themselves in a positive light when they are conversing with a woman who is similar in physical attractiveness. Reciprocity: if you like me, you must have excellent judgement. It is a major determinant of interpersonal and sexual attraction: some say it is a key factor in consideration of partners for dates, sex and long-term. European american males are more likely than african american and latino males to want to date slends physically fit women. African american and latino american men are significantly more lilley to be interest in women with large or thich bodies.
