1. Chapter 11 - Attraction
Part 1: Nov. 9, 2012

2. Attraction Humans have social needs – benefits? Affiliation
Loneliness – flip side of affiliation…peaks when?

3. What factors determine friendships?
1. Proximity – most powerful predictor.
We like those we are close to/live with. Why?
Explanations of proximity effect:
A) Anticipated interactions
B) Mere Exposure effect –
Mirror image example: self vs. friends’ preferences

4. 2. Physical Attractiveness
Predicts dating frequency and nature of interactions with others.
Matching phenomenon – pair off with people of similar attractiveness
What effect does this have?

5. Physical Attractiveness
Influences adults’ judgments –
Study of ratings of kids -
Salary differences?
“What is beautiful is good” stereotype
Any real differences?

6. Attractiveness Ratings
Although beauty standards vary across time & culture, in general, we prefer – 1) 2)
Evolutionary explanation?