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What is the Mere Exposure Effect?
What is the Mere Exposure Effect?
The phenomenon that repeated exposure to novel stimuli increases liking of them.
What characterizes Passionate Love?
What characterizes Passionate Love?
An aroused state of intense positive absorption in another, usually present at the beginning of a love relationship.
What is Companionate Love?
What is Companionate Love?
The deep affectionate attachment we feel for those with whom our lives are intertwined.
What does Equity in a relationship refer to?
What does Equity in a relationship refer to?
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What is Self-Disclosure?
What is Self-Disclosure?
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Which of the following factors increases the likelihood of attraction? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following factors increases the likelihood of attraction? (Select all that apply)
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What term describes our geographic nearness to another person?
What term describes our geographic nearness to another person?
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What is an example of the Mere Exposure Effect?
What is an example of the Mere Exposure Effect?
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What aspect of physical attractiveness appears to be true across cultures?
What aspect of physical attractiveness appears to be true across cultures?
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Over time, which of the following is typically true of the relationship between passionate and companionate love?
Over time, which of the following is typically true of the relationship between passionate and companionate love?
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Study Notes
Attraction Concepts
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Mere Exposure Effect
- Repeated exposure to novel stimuli enhances liking.
- Example includes preferences for letters in one's name.
- People are more inclined to marry those whose names resemble their own.
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Passionate Love
- Characterized by intense positive absorption in another person.
- Typically evident at the beginning of a romantic relationship.
- Acts as a precursor to more intimate love.
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Companionate Love
- Represents deep affectionate attachment between intertwined lives.
- Develops over time, bolstered by equity and self-disclosure.
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Equity
- Refers to balance in the relationship where contributions are proportionate.
- Essential for fostering long-term engagement and satisfaction.
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Self-Disclosure
- Involves sharing intimate personal details with others.
- Plays a critical role in building trust and intimacy in relationships.
Factors Influencing Attraction
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Proximity
- Geographic nearness fosters increased liking, partly due to the mere exposure effect.
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Physical Attractiveness
- Enhances social opportunities and affects perceptions positively.
- Perceptions of beauty often carry universal themes across cultures, linked to reproductive health.
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Similarity
- Having similar attitudes and interests greatly boosts attraction.
- Mutual liking among individuals enhances relational dynamics.
Exam Review Points
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Multiple Choice Definition
- Proximity denotes geographic nearness to another individual.
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Mere Exposure Effect Example
- An individual gradually develops a preference for sushi after repeated exposure despite initial dislike.
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Cultural Aspect of Attractiveness
- Indicators of reproductive health are perceived as attractive universally across different cultures.
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Relationship Between Love Types
- Over time, passionate love typically transitions into companionate love, often enriching relationships.
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