Theories of Interpersonal Attraction
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Theories of Interpersonal Attraction

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What is the main concept behind people feeling positive sentiments towards those they perceive themselves to belong with?

Belongingness

According to Heider (1958), what is one of the dimensions that can increase the chances of two people becoming friends?

Reciprocity

How did Newcomb (1961) find that attitudes and attraction levels were related among male college students in his study?

Positive relationship between attitude similarity and attraction

What did Newcomb propose as a modification to Heider's Balance Theory?

<p>Problems arose with negative relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people prefer to like others rather than dislike them, according to Newcomb (1961)?

<p>Creates a more balanced situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Heider's Balance Theory focused on?

<p>The individual's perception of a relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Heider, what do friendship choices involve?

<p>Quests for consistency between feelings of attraction and personal beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Heider illustrate the types of relationships that may exist between individuals?

<p>Using a triadic formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind Heider's Balance Theory?

<p>People strive for balanced relationships between feelings and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Heider's Balance Theory, what is the key factor influencing attraction?

<p>Consistency between feelings of attraction and personal beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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