Sociological TheoriesSexual orientation is socially constructedBehaviors have always existed, but categories we use created by societyLabeling people as a certain orientation leads to its adoptionInteractional theorySexual orientation caused by combo of biological, psychological and social factorsBem: “exotic becomes erotic”No evidence to support thisLove and IntimacyAttractionField of Eligibles (FOE)All individuals who meet a person’s criteria as a potential romantic partner, criteria can changeWhat causes attraction?Proximity: tendency to be attracted to those we live near or interact withMere-exposure effect: repeated exposure to stimulus leads to increasing liking of stimulusHomophily: tendency to be attracted to those we are similar toGreatest in race, education, age, religionPhysical AttractivenessGiven a choice, we pick the most physically attractive optionA little more important to men than womenTypically, people tend to partner up with those who math their “worth” in the “dating marketplace”Why do we have these preferences?Bryne’s Law of Attraction:Tendency to like people who reward us and dislike those that punish usAttraction = proportion of rewards to punishmentsPSYC 3260 1st Edition Lecture 12Outline of Last Lecture I. Social Stigmaa. Institutional discrimination cont.b. Homophobiac. Biphobiad. Transphobiae. HeterosexismII. Theories about Causes of Sexual Orientationa. Biological Theoriesb. Gender-role Non-conformityc. Behaviorist TheoriesOutline of Current Lecture I. Theories about Causes of Sexual Orientation cont.a. Sociological Theoriesi. Interactional theoryII. Love and Intimacya. Attractionb. What causes attraction?Current LectureSociological Theories- Sexual orientation is socially constructed- Behaviors have always existed, but categories we use created by societyo Labeling people as a certain orientation leads to its adoption- Interactional theoryo Sexual orientation caused by combo of biological, psychological and social factors Bem: “exotic becomes erotic” No evidence to support thisThese 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. Love and Intimacy Attraction - Field of Eligibles (FOE)o All individuals who meet a person’s criteria as a potential romantic partner, criteria can change- What causes attraction?o Proximity: tendency to be attracted to those we live near or interact with Mere-exposure effect: repeated exposure to stimulus leads to increasing liking of stimulus- Homophily: tendency to be attracted to those we are similar too Greatest in race, education, age, religion- Physical Attractivenesso Given a choice, we pick the most physically attractive optiono A little more important to men than women- Typically, people tend to partner up with those who math their “worth” in the “dating marketplace”- Why do we have these preferences?o Bryne’s Law of Attraction: Tendency to like people who reward us and dislike those that punish us Attraction = proportion of rewards to
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