Chapter 9 - Attraction Part 3: Nov. 4, 2011

Mate Selection Evolutionary perspectives –Female: –Male: –Universal patterns? Criticisms of evolutionary approaches -

Attachment and Love Evolutionary approach –Adult relationships based partly on relationships w/caregivers Secure attachment – 70% of infants –Definition & Examples? –Relationships as an adult? Avoidant attachment – 20% of infants –Definition & Examples? –Relationships as an adult? (continues next page…)

Insecure attachment – 10% of infants –Definition & Examples? –Relationships as an adult?

“Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” video 6 couples describe their relationships Notice: –What are some themes you consistently hear from the women? From the men?

Theories of Love Passionate v Companionate Love –Companionate love: feelings of intimacy and affection not accompanied by passion –Role of self-disclosure: What are 3 patterns? –…continue on Monday