Chapter Interpersonal Attraction from First Impressions to Close Relatonships

Exam 2

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One of the simplest determinants of interpersonal attraction is proximity
Propinquity
The finding that the more we see and interact with people, the more likely they are to become our friends and lovers.
propinquity effect
Attraction and propinquity rely on
- Actual physical distance
- Functional distance
Certain aspects of architectural design that make it likely some people will come into contact with each other more often than others (e.g. location of rest room, stairs, elevator, or mailboxes).
Functional distance
The propinquity effect works because of familiarity-the finding that the more exposure we have to a stimulus, the more apt we are to like it.
Mere exposure effect
We can be attracted to people who are:
- like us or opposite to us
Like us
(similarity)
Opposite to us
(complementarity)
What is a stronger predictor of attraction?
Similarity
Liking someone who likes us in return.
One of the prime determinants of interpersonal attraction.
Reciprocal liking effects only occur if you like yourself in the first place.
Reciprocal liking
Another major determinant of liking.
More emphasized by men than by women, especially when choosing a long-term mate.
Physical attractiveness
Both sexes prefer...
larger eyes (baby face feature), prominent cheekbones, and a big smile.
What do males prefer?
A female face with a small nose, small chin, and high eyebrows.
What do females prefer?
Large chin
The process whereby people make mistaken inferences about what is causing them to feel the way they do.
Misattribution of Arousal