All Flashcards
How can the mere-exposure effect be used to increase liking?
Increase the frequency of contact with someone to foster familiarity and liking.
How can understanding passionate love help explain initial attraction?
It explains the intense, often overwhelming attraction at the start of a relationship, driven by physical arousal and cognitive appraisal.
How can understanding companionate love help explain long-term relationships?
It explains the deep, affectionate attachment that develops over time, characterized by comfort, trust, and mutual support.
How can equity be applied to improve a struggling relationship?
Ensure a fair balance of give-and-take, with both partners contributing and receiving equally.
How can self-disclosure be used to build intimacy?
Share intimate details to build trust and intimacy, fostering a deeper connection.
How can the reward theory of attraction be applied in dating?
Engage in behaviors that are rewarding to the other person, such as showing kindness or sharing common interests.
How does the attractiveness bias affect hiring decisions?
Attractive individuals may be perceived as more competent, leading to preferential treatment in hiring processes.
How can proximity be leveraged to form new relationships?
Increase opportunities for interaction with potential partners by spending time in shared spaces.
How can shared activities promote attraction?
Engaging in activities together can create rewarding experiences that strengthen attraction, according to reward theory.
How can understanding the shift from passionate to companionate love help couples?
It helps couples recognize that the transition is normal and encourages them to focus on building deeper connections.
What is the mere-exposure effect?
The more we're exposed to something (or someone), the more we tend to like it.
What is passionate love?
The intense, often overwhelming attraction at the start of a relationship; a state of high arousal and deep desire.
What is companionate love?
The deep, affectionate attachment that develops over time; about comfort, trust, and mutual support.
Define equity in a relationship.
A fair balance of give-and-take. Both partners should contribute and receive equally.
What is self-disclosure?
Sharing intimate details about yourself with your partner. This builds trust and intimacy.
What is the reward theory of attraction?
We like those whose behavior is rewarding to us. This could be anything from shared interests to simple acts of kindness.
Define physical attractiveness bias.
We tend to assume attractive people are healthier, happier, and more successful (though not necessarily more compassionate).
What is proximity in the context of attraction?
Being physically near someone, which increases the likelihood of attraction due to increased contact.
Define cognitive appraisal in the context of passionate love.
Interpreting physiological arousal as attraction towards another person.
What is the role of oxytocin in love?
Oxytocin is the 'bonding' hormone associated with companionate love, fostering feelings of comfort and attachment.
What is the effect of the mere-exposure effect on attraction?
Increased exposure to someone leads to increased liking.
What are the effects of passionate love?
Intense attraction, high arousal, and deep desire at the start of a relationship.
What are the effects of companionate love?
Deep affection, comfort, trust, and mutual support in a long-term relationship.
What are the effects of inequity in a relationship?
Resentment, dissatisfaction, and potential relationship breakdown.
What is the effect of self-disclosure on a relationship?
Increased trust, intimacy, and deeper connection.
What is the effect of similarity on attraction?
Increased liking and a sense of validation.
What are the effects of physical attractiveness bias?
Advantages in social and professional settings, like higher paychecks and more dates.
What is the effect of proximity on relationship formation?
Increased likelihood of forming relationships due to increased contact and familiarity.
What is the effect of cognitive appraisal on attraction?
Interpreting physiological arousal as attraction can intensify feelings of love and desire.
What is the effect of oxytocin release during companionate love?
Promotes feelings of bonding, comfort, and attachment, strengthening the relationship.