Slide 1Mate SelectionAttachment and LoveSlide 4“Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” videoTheories of LoveChapter 9 - AttractionPart 3: Nov. 4, 2011Mate Selection•Evolutionary perspectives–Female:–Male:–Universal patterns?•Criticisms of evolutionary approaches -Attachment and Love•Evolutionary approach–Adult relationships based partly on relationships w/caregivers•Secure attachment – 70% of infants–Definition & Examples?–Relationships as an adult?•Avoidant attachment – 20% of infants–Definition & Examples?–Relationships as an adult?(continues next page…)•Insecure attachment – 10% of infants–Definition & Examples?–Relationships as an adult?“Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” video•6 couples describe their relationships•Notice:–What are some themes you consistently hear from the women? From the men?Theories of Love•Passionate v Companionate Love–Companionate love: feelings of intimacy and affection not accompanied by passion–Role of self-disclosure: What are 3 patterns?–…continue on
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