Updated Myers' Psychology for the AP® Course, 3E - Module 79

mere exposure effect

the phenomenon that repeated exposure to novel stimuli increases liking of them.

passionate love

an aroused state of intense positive absorption in another, usually present at the beginning of a romantic relationship.

companionate love

the deep affectionate attachment we feel for those with whom our lives are intertwined.

equity

a condition in which people receive from a relationship in proportion to what they give to it.

self-disclosure

the act of revealing intimate aspects of ourselves to others.