recognise social and cognitive origins of attraction, including proximity, reciprocity and similarity

Cognitive origins of attraction

our perception and intepretation of potential mate what attracts us to them - rathe than evo benefit

social origins of attraction

living close to potential partner or being exposed regularly influences attraction more than perception or bio influences

Similarity origins of attraction

same level of attractiveness, age, education, race, beliefs, religion

why is similarity an origin of attraction

share similar interests, communicate better, supportive of beliefs, confirm own views

Reciprocity

amount person gives in relationship

equal give = equal satisfaction - longevity of relationship

proximity

geographical nearness

why is proximity an origin of attraction

breeds familiarity = greater comfort and predictability

indicates shared interests

mere exposure effect

spend more time together and prefer them over others bc they are more familiar