Psychology 2070A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Reciprocal Liking, Normative Social Influence, Physical Attractiveness
2 Apr 2018
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What causes attraction: argument of human motivation for self expansion- desire to overlap or blend with another person and broaden/deepen own life experience, positive relationships make people happy. Similarity e ects strongest in individualistic cultures- canadians place more emphasis on similarity in terms of activity preferences, and personality than japanese. 8 think people who are similar to us will be inclined to like us. Cultural standards of beauty: what is considered beautiful similar across cultures, when various groups rate various cultures - participants agree, variability person to person but consensus emerges in large group. Culture: operates across cultures- korea/america- both believe attractive are socially skilled, friendly, stereotype occurs more in individualistic societies, canada/us- beautiful stereotype includes traits valued in individualistic cultures, korea- includes traits valued in collectivist cultures (honest, empathetic) De ning love: rubin 1st to de ne: feelings of intimacy, attachment and passion - feeling distinct from liking, 4 kinds of love: passionate/romanic, companionate (friendship), compassionate, attachment.
