Psychology of Attraction

List factors of attraction

Overview

List BLA factors of attraction

Evolutionart factors of attraction

Feminine Beauty

Critical Thinking

Genetic Factors

Anatomical & Physiological Factors

Hormonal Activity

Mixed Mating Strategies

Masculine Beauty

Anatomy of Love

3 Chemical States

Anatomy of Love

Lust

• 1st stage
• Driven by hormones (Testosterone and Estrogen)
• Interest in reproduction

Romantic Love

• 2nd stage
• High dopamine (VTA)
• Low serotonin (Raphe nucleus)
• Addiction, obsession
• Focusing mating efforts?
• Overcoming neophobia?

Stable Attachment

• Last stage
• High serotonin
• High oxytocin
• Supports parental investment

Study Guide

Cognitive Factors

Matching Hypothesis

• Social Exchange Theory
• Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Social Exchange Theory

• Fundamental self-interest
• Interactions as exchanges
• Profit maximization

Uncertainty Reduction Theory

• Loss aversion
• Risk avoidance
• Stress avoidance

Similarity-Attraction

• Confirmation bias
• Cognitive dissonance
• Positive self-concept
• Familiarity-attraction