The Intriguing World of Interpersonal Attraction

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Interpersonal attraction is a topic that has, in recent decades, attracted a great deal of attention of social psychologists. This topic came within the scope of psychology in 1960’s when social psychologists devoted their attention to study this most intimate aspect of human ______.

behaviour

Theodore Newcomb (1956, 1961) has made the major classic contribution to the study of interpersonal attraction in his study of “The ______ Process”.

Acquaintance

Interpersonal attraction deals with forming close, long-term intimate relationship with ______ whom you truly love.

someone

Forming and maintaining long-term intimate relationship is very necessary and makes life ______ and worth living.

<p>meaningful</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interpersonal attraction refers to the evaluation one person makes of ______.

<p>another</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Interpersonal Attraction Overview

  • Interpersonal attraction gained significant attention from social psychologists in recent decades.
  • The topic became a focus within psychology during the 1960s, emphasizing the intimate nature of human relationships.
  • Theodore Newcomb’s contributions in the mid-20th century are considered foundational, particularly through his study titled “The Attraction Process.”

Importance of Interpersonal Attraction

  • Interpersonal attraction involves forming close, long-term intimate relationships with individuals one genuinely loves.
  • Maintaining such relationships is crucial for emotional well-being and enhances the quality of life.
  • Attraction is fundamentally about the perceptions individuals have of one another, influencing relationship dynamics.

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