PSY 331 Chapter Notes -Interpersonal Attraction
22 Apr 2014
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2/3 of friends listed lived in the same building: pattern of friendships within each building, greater proximity more friendships. Residents in busy areas were more often listed as close friends: e. g. 1 & 5 formed 2x as many friendships with upstairs neighbors as those in middle: functional distance. Stages of life: as proximity changes, relationships change. Why does proximity influence relationships: makes contact more likely. Mere exposure effect: works for people, too. Usually attributed to liking: not always: ebbesen et al. (1976) and enemies. 2 pictures: actual vs. mirror: which do you/friends prefer, results, friends: actual, you: mirror. 4 typical female student confederates: took pictures. Results: the more she came to class, the more she was liked: physically attractive people. Is beauty only skin deep: we don"t act that way. A few research examples: texas judges: lower bail & smaller fines, across occupations, men & women earn more, face only a mother could love, mothers more attentive, affectionate, & playful.
