Interpersonal Attraction Soc 9

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to interpersonal attraction as discussed in the lecture.

Primacy effect

The tendency to put greater emphasis on early pieces of information discovered about a person.

Halo effect

The tendency to perceive a person who is good at one thing as good at other unrelated things.

Competency

The quality of being competent or having the necessary ability and knowledge to perform effectively.

Closeness

The quality of being emotionally or physically close to someone.

Similarity

A preference for associating with those who share similar opinions, beliefs, or characteristics.

Matching hypothesis

The theory that people are more likely to form long-term relationships with those who have a similar level of physical attractiveness.

Reproductive success

The number of offspring that an individual produces and rears to reproductive age.

Evolved mate preferences

Partner characteristics that have been favored through evolution to enhance reproductive success.

Paternity uncertainty

The doubt about whether a man is the biological father of a child.

Sex differences in receptivity

Variations between men and women regarding their willingness to accept sexual offers.