PSY12 - PSYCHOLOGY OF ATTRACTION

Published on Aug 26, 2017

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Psychology of Attraction

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List factors of attraction

List BLA factors of attraction

Evolutionart factors of attraction

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Feminine Beauty

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Critical Thinking

Genetic Factors

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Anatomical & Physiological Factors

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Hormonal Activity

Mixed Mating Strategies

Masculine Beauty

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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

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Cognitive Factors

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Matching Hypothesis

  • Social Exchange Theory
  • Uncertainty Reduction Theory
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Social Exchange Theory

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

Uncertainty Reduction Theory

  • Loss aversion
  • Risk avoidance
  • Stress avoidance
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Similarity-Attraction

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