4.3d: Attraction

Attraction: 3 Components

  1. Proximity — initially important

  • mere exposure effect

  1. (Physical) Attractiveness

  • halo effect

  • NOT related to: self esteem, happiness

  1. Similarity — over time becomes a better predictor

Mere exposure effect: repeated exposure = increase our liking of them

Reward theory of attraction: people develop strong relationships w/ those w/ whom they have positive interactions, particularly when the benefits gained do not require much in return

Sternberg’s 3 Components of Love: