Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Physical Attractiveness, Agreeableness, Shyness
5 Apr 2016
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Relationship development: attraction = initial desire to form relationship, 1. Proximity: geographic, residential, any form of spatial closeness, bc they get acquainted and find out similarities, also bc relationship is seen as more convenient and less costly (time and energy, b. Neonate (baby-face: more for females - large eyes, small nose, full lips, 2. Mature features: females: cheekbones, wide smile, males: broad shoulders, slim waists, small butt, 3. Expressiveness: large smile (friendliness), high-set eyebrows (agreeableness, 4. Reciprocal liking: liking those who show they like you, especially if attractive, self-fulfilling prophecy is operating, avoid playing hard to get bc reciprocity is best when it"s exclusive - not directed towards many individuals, b. * see relationship maintenance strategies in textbook: b. Friendship: friends satisfy basic psychological needs, = less stress, more optimistic, what makes a good friend, [6] informal rules, 1. Trust + confiding in each other: 6. Standing up for each other: = emotional + social support, [3] themes, 1.
