Human Relationships – Interpersonal Relationships

What are the biological factors that influence attraction according to Fisher et al. Study?

The activity in the brain's reward system due to dopamine when individuals look at pictures of their beloved.

What is the role of oxytocin in relationships?

Oxytocin is released during touch and intimacy, intensifying feelings of attachment and lowering anxiety.

What does the Dissimilarity Attraction model suggest?

Individuals are more likely to be attracted to others who are similar to themselves rather than those who are different.

What communication style is characterized by feeling morally superior to one's partner?

Contempt.

According to Gottman's research, what is the ideal ratio of positive to negative interactions in a stable marriage?

5:1 ratio.

How does Social Penetration Theory explain relationship development?

It suggests that close relationships form through a gradual process of self-disclosure.

What does the Equity Theory focus on in relationships?

The perceived balance of costs and benefits in a relationship determines its maintenance or termination.

What is Fatal Attraction Theory?

A concept suggesting that the traits that initially attract partners may also lead to their breakup.

How did Gupta and Singh (1982) compare passionate love in love marriages versus arranged marriages?

They found that love marriages had more passionate love initially, but it decreased over time, whereas arranged marriages grew more passionate over time.

What key argument does the Mere Exposure Effect support?

People develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them.