Attraction

attraction

what makes people like, and even love, each other

perceived similarity

factor in attraction is _______ in values and beliefs between the partners

similarity

important for relationships because it is more convenient

similarity

supports one's values

consensual validation

Having others like and believe in the same things we do makes us feel validated in our beliefs

self-disclosure

tendency to communicate frequently, without fear of reprisal, and in an accepting and empathetic manner

self-disclosure

must be balanced

one opens up, expects other to do the same

not reciprocal, may not last

proximity

the extent to which people are physically near us

mere exposure

the tendency to prefer stimuli that we have seen more frequently

proximity

has effects and is a factor of attraction because of mere exposure

mere exposure

evolutionary basis: fear of unknown / familiar = similar and safe = positive effect