SOA 223 1nd Edition Lecture 22Outline of Last Lecture 1. Role Models2. Affiliation3. FlirtingOutline of Current Lecture 1. AttractionCurrent LectureAttraction- Proximityo Actual distance- Closer sitting next too Functional distance- Passing by someone- Easily available- Anticipate more interaction- Familiarity & mere exposure effectso Mere exposure effects- more you’re exposed to something more you like ito Social proximity- friends in commono Propinquity Effect- Close proximity spoil your environment, leading to disliking- Physical attractivenesso Classic “dance study” conducted at University of Minnesota for incoming freshman found that single factor affecting attraction was physical attractivenesso Men report valuing physical attractiveness in partner more than do women, in male selection studies - Symmetry of face- For women: baby faced, large eyes, small nose, full lips, prominent cheekbones, broad smile- For men: broad forehead, thick eyebrows, thin lips, large jaw. Mature/dominant faceo Feminine faces in men sometimes attractive… When women are fertile, like more masculine men. Feminine face more attractive rest of the monthWaist to hip ratio: Women= 0.7, Men= 0.9These 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.Subjective Factors- we look less attractive compared to models, but do consider…- Influence of culture & time- Other desirable qualities and people get to know usWhy does physical attractiveness have such impact?- Inherently rewarding & pleasant- Very visible & salient—immediately - Physical attractiveness stereotype (halo effect)- “beauty may rub off” increase in prestige- Evolutionary basisReal life- Matching occurs- Actual pairs tend to be similar in physical attractiveness- But more complex matching can
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