PSYC18H3 Chapter 9: Emotions in Social Relationships
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Interaction b/w emotions and social relationships - 2 ways of thinking: emotions structure social relationships. Social emotions are scripts for distinct kinds of relationships: emotional responses are shaped by social relationships. They vary according to our situation (w/ friends, do we have power, social class) Emotions within intimate relationships intimate relationships shaped by goals. John bowlby: emotions are central to intimate relationships throughout the lifespan. romantic love + social motivations of attatchment (trust + protection) + affiliation (cooperation) Principles of sexual love romantic relationship = sex desires + romantic love (feelings of deep intimacy) We feel romantive love for one other person = enduring relationship. Study on speedating (eli finkel): men + women interact for 2mins then rate sexual desire and chemistry for other p. Unique desire + chemistry are reciprocated by target person. Those who felt sexual attr. were rated least on desire or chemistry. Sexual desires are responsive to specific cues (beauty, strength etc)
