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Attachment Theory |
expectations people develop about relationships based on relationships during infancy. Also shaped by experiences in relationships |
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3 Attachment Styles |
Secure (55%): Comfortable with closeness & intimacy. Anxious (20%): Desire closeness with partner. Concerned that partner doesn't want them back. Avoidant (25%): Difficulty getting close & intimate. Emotionally detached and standoff-ish. People can't be trusted. |
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2 Underlying dimensions of Avoidant Attachment Style |
Anxiety: Fear of rejection and abandonment. If low self-esteem, might feel they are not worth it or not good enough. Avoidance: Comfort with intimacy and dependence. Affected by how others a viewed. |
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Social Exchange Theory |
Feelings about a relationship are based on assessments of cost and reward. |
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What is Equity Theory? |
idea that people are happiest in relationships that are fair and equitable. |
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What are the two types of relationships according to Equity Theory? |
Exchange Relationships: Focus on exact equity. Quick, short-terms & benefits #Tit-forTat. Typically acquantances & casual friends Communal Relationships: Focus on being responsive to partner's needs. Do not keep track of contributions. Do not expect immediate rebalancing. |
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4 Factors that affect liking |
Familiarity Similarity Reciprocity Physical Attractiveness |
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Familiarity |
Proximity: Closeness - If someone is close to you (in the same room), you are more likely to develop a relationship with them. Examples: College dorms, classroom seating, study groups Exposure: the more you see someone, the more you will like them |
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Mere Exposure Effect Studies (Classroom TA, Mirror Image) |
Classroom TA Study: Students liked TAs who came to class more often. Mirror Image Study: 2 pictures (actual vs. mirrored). - You will like your own picture more - Friends will like original picture |
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Similarity |
We like people who are similar to us. "Birds of a feather flock together" is more accurate than opposites attract. |
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Matching Hypothesis |
People are attracted to other with similar attributes Ex: Attractiveness, Personalities, Values, Beliefs & Attitudes |
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Reciprocity |
We like people like us back Lab Pairs Study |
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Physical Attractiveness |
We like people who are physically attractiveness Blind date study |
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Halo Effect |
The belief that physically attractive people posses many other positive qualities |
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Uncertainty Reduction Model |
1. Attraction to positive qualities 2. Make commitment 3. Begin to discover faults 4. Conflicts and doubts arise 5. Attempts to reduce doubt |
