Interpersonal attraction is an inherent element of social interaction. The definition says that attraction is the 'mutual interest and liking between two or more individuals.' (Psychology Dictionary, 2013). This essay will provide consideration whether or not attraction is an evolutionary phenomena. The first part critically introduces the evolutionary approach towards attraction in accordance to methods used to support it. The second part describes alternative, social theories to the phenomena with
Question : Explain the causes for interpersonal attraction in romantic relationships using three different psychological perspectives. I too had a perfect list. If one had asked me many years ago what it was that I was looking for in a partner, I would have been able to list down the perfect characteristics which I thought would have been ideal for me. There was hardly a question of an attraction, or romantic relationships, or any other inbetweens, but rather a perfect partner for a lasting ideal
to another person is referred to as interpersonal attraction. This can manifest in many forms from admiration to friendship and more carnal feelings. There are many factors which influence our attraction to others. Some of which are particularly subtle, while some of which are key to our understanding of attraction. I will discuss how Affiliation, proximity, familiarity, similarity and physical attractiveness all play a huge role in influencing our attraction to other people. These are considered
Critical Evaluationg of Psychological Theories of Interpersonal Attraction Interpersonal Attraction suggests as attraction between people, and although it may not in terms of a romantic relationship scenario as the phrase suggests, it nethertheless suggests an important attraction to create a relationship with a particular person. It may by that we are attracted to a particular person or a social relationship because we find them pleasant or because we find life alone unpleasant or unrewarding
always interested me into how our minds form what we find to be attractive or not that is why I choose to study interpersonal attraction. One on one relationship and what makes people choose friends and those to be in a relationship with. How sometimes people who are total opposites stay together and how attraction can fade away over time. That’s why I feel the topic of interpersonal attraction will be the best topic for me to study. Studying this topic will help me better understand how the brain works
Psychologists are interested in all aspects of interpersonal attraction and the ways that psychology can improve those interactions (“Understanding” n.d.). The social research being conducted “…can help us acknowledge how we form attitudes towards other people within our lives, and in the case that these formed attitudes could be detrimental, how to allow understanding in order to conform” (“Understanding” n.d.). Social Psychologists have studied interpersonal relationships for years trying to understand
First Theoretical Perspective: Ellaine Hatfield’s Theory of Interpersonal Attraction In analyzing the aspect of attraction, we take a look at attraction from the perspective of Elaine Hatfield and Ellen Berscheid. Hatfield and Berscheid are American social psychologists whose work has helped to provide insight into what we now know about relationship science. According to Hatfield and Berscheid’s theory on interpersonal attraction, people are attracted to one another for four main reasons. Each reason
In studies about attraction, it has been found out that people have a tendency to be strongly attracted to look-a-likes in physical and social appearance and to potential partners who, in important domains, are similar to themselves (Lucas, Wendorf, & Imamoglu, 2004). According to the Social Homogamy Theory, we are more likely to select a mate as someone who is very similar to us rather than different. We choose mates within specified sociological categories called "endogamous mate selection norms"
The aim of this essay is to disprove the idea that aesthetic perfection is necessary to be successful in love by discussing three non-physical elements of interpersonal attraction: reciprocity of romantic attraction, proximity and familiarity, and attitudinal similarity. Reciprocity of liking is the idea that one begins to have romantic attraction towards somebody only when that person states their desire for them. There are numerous social-psychological theories which predict the emergence of this
The Formation of Relationships Attraction can be defined as an individual's tendency to evaluate someone in a positive way. Attraction is a multifactorial emotion. That is, several factors have an influence on interpersonal attraction. Four main explanations have been developed to account for why we develop particular relationships. Proximity - this is the single most important predictor in who we will develop relationships with, and is termed the 'propinquity effect'. We develop a
have can lead to a higher chance of that person having a closer relationship with us. The immediate and initial attraction Tom has for Summer is purely aesthetic. He knows nothing about her other than she has the ideal features associated with Tom's opinion of what is physically attractive. The fact that they have similar appearances to each other could be another facet of the attraction. They both have dark brown hair, are near each other in height, and have a similar build and body frame size. Because
surveyed that flattery is the best was to attract someone (Dating/Relationship Statistics). Psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania studied data from over 10,000 speed daters and found that most people make a decision regarding a person’s attraction within three seconds of meeting (Penn New ). Whether it is the friends we choose or our romantic partners there is something that attracts us to the other person in these relationships. Maybe something that unknowingly leads us to develop a relationship
An Analysis of Much Ado About Nothing Written between 1598 and 1600 at the peak of Shakespeare 's skill in writing comedic work, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare 's wittiest works. In this comedy, Shakespeare 's drama satirizes love and human courtliness between two couples who take very different paths to reach the same goal: making the connection between inward and outward beauty. Much Ado About Nothing shows different ways of how people are attracted to one another, and how their realization
admiration. In the beginning of the play, there is nothing short of obvious attraction between Beatrice and Benedick. It appears as though they are reluctant lovers duped into a suspicious relationship. In the opening act, they already argue as lovers as Benedick says the words I, i. 107 'What, my dear Lady Disdain! Are you yet living?' This is obviously quite a tongue in rude question with undertones of attraction as is Beatrice's reply I, i. 108-11 'Is it possible disdain should die while
have learned many lessons from those themes and I have found also a connection with the thing that happen within the world around me related to this play in many ways. First of all, I have learned that there is more to love rather than physical attraction and also that if something is not
Love is defined in many different ways; often times it depends on the person you ask. Sometimes it can be mistaken for lust or hate, and some people don’t even believe love exists. Although each individual carries their own opinion and perspective, it is safe to say that the portrayal of love in literature and film can appear much more magical and grand than it is in reality. Love can be an extremely controversial topic, but for the duration of this paper I ask the reader to hypothesize with me and
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the impact families have on University tennis players. Previous research has documented the impact parents and siblings have on athletes (Greendorfer, Boutilier & SanGiovanni, 1982; Wuerth, Lee & Alfermann, 2004). However, research into this impact over an athlete’s development has been scarce. Studies also paid little attention to the views parents and siblings have in perceiving their own influence (e.g. Côté, 1999). Therefore, the current work aimed
Subliminal Perception Many people have heard of "subliminal" messages that are not consciously perceived by a subject but nonetheless influence his or her behavior. The concept first became publicized in the 1950s, when the advertiser James Vicary claimed that flashing the words "Drink Popcorn" and "Drink Coke" between frames in a movie theater increased Coke sales by 18.1% and popcorn sales by 57.7%. This caused a storm of controversy, although Vicary later admitted that this "study" was a
Crash by Jerry Spinelli Setting: This book starts out in this kids house his name is crash. Then they go to the arcade. That is where they spend most of the story. Then close to the end they go to the riverside. Main Character: Crash he is the only one mentioned in this whole book. He is the main main character. He is tall has blonde hair, brown eyes, and has glasses. He has a funny personality. He just wants to have fun. On the outside he is a weird, tall, skinny guy on the outside but a
plot twists such as cross-dressing and lovers confused about whom it is that they actually love, and the more subtle, perhaps not even intentional but certainly open-for-interpretation exploration into human nature regarding sexual and/or romantic attraction. Within these themes are distinct similarities and dissimilarities—the former being other women falling in love with the gender-bent characters, and there being happy endings albeit with certain twists; the latter being the specific differences