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29 Cards in this Set
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Affiliation is the
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general tendency to enjoy and seek out the company of other humans and find them attractive.
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The primary cue in evaluating others is
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how they look
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Attractiveness is associated with the following characteristics....
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1. feminisation
2. youthfulness 3. slimmer figure 4. honesty 5. earning more money |
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If you are judged to be physically attractive you are also thought to be...
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1. honest
2. earn more money 3. less likely to be disturbed/maladjusted 4. happier 5. more likely to be hired in a job interview 6. given as easier time by jurors if you are female |
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The allegation that men prefer a particular 'shape' of woman...
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does not stand the test of cross cultural consistency
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As well as physical appearance, several other factors arising from the cultural environment and your own behaviour also promote your chances of being liked and forming friendships, these are...
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1. Proximity
2. Reciprocity 3. Similarity 4. Need complimentary 5. Self disclosure |
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The effect of proximity is explained by _______, _______, expectation of continued interaction and shared _______.
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familiarity;
availability; experiences. |
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Reciprocity in forming new relationships is mediated by
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self esteem and gain-loss hypothesis.
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The gain loss hypothesis is the paradox of liking people more if they initially ______ us and then later ____ us; and of liking them ____ if the sequence is reversed.
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dislike;
like; less. |
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______ _____ people are more affected by reciprocity principles.
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Insecurely attached.
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People often form relationships with those who are like them physically and mentally, this is known as
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assortative mating.
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What 3 things does Watson suggest cause assortative mating?
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1. Social homogamy
2. Convergence 3. Active Assortment |
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Self disclosure seems to increase attractiveness however this differs depending on _____ and ______.
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gender;
culture. |
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There is an '__-_____' bias with regards to culture
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in-group
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What are the 3 main theories of attraction?
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1. Reinforcement Theory
2. Social Exchange Theory 3. Equity Theory |
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The model of attraction which postulates that we like people who are around when we experience positive feeling is known as
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Reinforcement Theory.
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Social exchange theory is an ______ theory that is based on ___-____ ratio, _______ strategy, profit and comparison level.
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economic;
cost-reward; minimax |
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A special case of social exchange theory that defines a relationship as equitable when the ratio of inputs to outcomes is seen to be the same by both partners is know as
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Equity Theory
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Equity theory deals with 2 main situations these are...
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mutual exchange of resources and limited resources to be shared out fairly
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The fairness of the outcome decision is known as ______ _____ and is determines by _______ ______.
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distributed justice;
allocation norms. |
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The 3 common allocation norms are...
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1. Equity norm - effort rewarded
2. Social welfare norm - need more 3. Egalitarian norm - equal |
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Severe isolation in infancy can cause:
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1. retarded motor development
2. no speech 3. apathy 4. disrupted attachment behaviour |
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The 3 main attachment styles are:
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1. secure
2. avoidant 3. anxious/ambivalent |
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What are the 6 types of love?
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1. Eros - emotional, love at first sight
2. Storge - slow growing intimacy 3. Ludus - love games, short term 4. Mania - possessive, jealous lover 5. Pragma - compatible, content 6. Agape - unconditional giving |
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What are the common illusions of romantic love?
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1. we have no control over it
2. there is only one perfect lover 3. two people are meant for each other |
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Gupta & Singh (1982) found arranged couple rated their love _____ than love couples at the start, but over time this ______.
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less;
reversed. |
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According to Sternberg a consummate relationship involves
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passion, intimacy and commitment
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Levinger (1980) points to 4 factors that herald the end of the relationship these are:
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1. a new life seems the only solution
2. Alternative partners are available 3. There is an expectation that the relationship will fail 4. There is a lack of commitment to continuing the relationship |
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Duck (1988, 1998) proposed the relationship dissolution model which suggest four phases that partners pass through during a break up, these are...
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1. intrapsychic phase - internal brooding
2. dyadic phase - arguing/talking 3. social phase - muster social support 4. grave-dressing phase - divide property, children |
