PQ's for CH 10

Opposites Don’t Attract: Research shows that people are more attracted to those with similar backgrounds, opinions, and interests.
Propinquity Effect: Frequent interaction increases friendship likelihood, influenced by functional spacing in shared environments (e.g., room layouts).
Mere Exposure Effect: The more we see someone, the more we tend to like them, enhancing friendship connections, particularly in college settings.

Shared Experiences: Friend groups often form based on common activities or interests (e.g., yoga classes).
Actual vs. Perceived Similarity: The real versus believed similarities can play a significant role in committed relationships.
Physical Attraction: We tend to connect with individuals who are physically similar, leading to closer social connections.
Genetic Similarities: Close friends may share genetic traits due to similar lifestyle choices and predispositions.
Reciprocal Liking: Knowing someone likes us can increase our attraction towards them, affecting romantic pursuits.
Playing Hard to Get: This can backfire; generally, individuals prefer clear indicators of mutual interest.

Cultural Similarities: Across cultures, certain traits (like facial symmetry) are often universally seen as attractive, indicating health and fitness.
Impact of Attractiveness: Attractiveness influences behaviors and opportunities; for instance, babies deemed attractive receive more attention and care.
Halo Effect: Attractive individuals are often assumed to possess other positive traits, a common cognitive bias.
Gender Differences: Women may prioritize economic stability in mates, while men often seek multiple partners to increase reproductive success. However, women approaching men may exhibit similar mate-selection behaviors as men.

Impact of Technology: Presence of personal devices can lower feelings of connectedness and empathy.
Online Dating Pitfalls: Inaccurate profiles may lead to misunderstandings; individuals who use fewer personal pronouns may be less genuine.

Components: Intimacy (closeness), Passion (physical attraction), and Commitment (attachment).

Secure Attachment: Trust, healthy intimacy, and feelings of self-worth.
Avoidant Attachment: Resistance to intimacy due to past rejections.
Anxious/Ambivalent Attachment: Heightened anxiety regarding reciprocation of intimacy and affection.

Physiological Arousal: The experience of falling in love activates brain areas associated with pleasure (Ventral Tegmental Area - VTA, rich in dopamine).

Costs and Rewards: Satisfaction in relationships is influenced by perceived costs, rewards, and the comparison with alternative relationships.
Comparison Levels: Expectations can make a person feel satisfied in less ideal conditions or unhappy even in good situations based on their previous experiences.
Investment Model: A person's commitment is determined by satisfaction levels and the investments made in the relationship, which would be lost if ended.
Equity Theory: Focuses on fairness in relationships—ideal situations involve equal costs and rewards.

Predicting Breakups: Investment and satisfaction are crucial; ongoing contact with an ex on social media can hinder moving on.
Conflict Resolution: Negative behaviors (contempt, sarcasm) can lead to relationship dissolution.

Destructive vs. Constructive Behaviors: Constructive actions can help, but destructive behaviors can lead to deterioration when both partners are negative.