Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Vasopressin, Nucleus Accumbens, Prolactin

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: William Fisher

Document Summary

Social exchange theory: women"s worth based on physical beauty, men"s worth based on success. Fluctuating asymmetry: asymmetry of bilateral features that are on average symmetrical in the population, reflect developmental instability. Inability of developing body to buffer itself against random perturbations. Studies show that correlation between symmetry and health and fitness is small: women prefer men with resources more than looks, but women are now relying less on men, wealthier women have the most to offer. Importance of long-term intimate relationship: desire to have children in the future, benefits of mutual trust and reciprocal recognition by another person. Intimate interactions = intimate experiences + intimate behaviours. Intimate experiences: the meaning a person gives to their interactions with another person. Intimate behaviours: eye contact, smiling, physical closeness, sexual activity, verbal self-disclosure. Intimate relationships: relationship in which intimate interactions occur on regular and predictable basis; characterized by affection between partners, mutual trust, and partner cohesiveness: result of many intimate interactions.