Psych 350 1st Edition Lecture 18Outline of Last Lecture I. The Need to BelongII. ShynessIII. Initial AttractionIV. The Major Role of Physical AttractivenessOutline of Current Lecture I. What’s physically attractive?II. Importance of SimilarityIII. Why don’t opposites attract?Current LectureI. What’s physically attractive?a. Some surprises- we like average faces- we like symmetrical facesb. True or False?- When it comes to romantic relationships, opposites attract.- FALSE!- Although there are some exceptionsII. Importance of similaritya. We tend to associate with others who are similar to ourselvesb. Demographics (geographical location, race, income, ect)c. Attitudes and experienced. Physical attractiveness- Matching hypothesis- Predicts progress in a relationship- Mismatch in attractiveness may be countered by other assets (e.g. fame, money)e. Asset matchingIII. Why don’t opposites attract?These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.a. Complementary hypothesis- people seek others whose needs ”oppose” their own (someone who is less outgoing might seek someone who is more outgoing)b. Not supported by research c. Reprocity: ill like you if you like
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