1. Familiarity
Definition of 1.Familiarity
"If we have seen it before we like it more"
This explains how we prefer something that we are familiar with; which in terms of attractiveness can ultimately make us more attracted to a familiar individual
Definition of 2. Similarity
Definition of 3. Proximity
"we are attracted to people who are near us"
- This also explains how the 5 factors are interdependent as similar people are closer to one another and then becoming more familiar
Definition of 4.Reciprocal Liking
"We are attracted to those who like us back"
Definition of 5. Physical Attraction
"we are attracted to those who catch our eye based on physical looks, one of the first things we notice.."
Who Labeled the Idea 'We also tend to feel safe with familiar people, as it is likely we know what to expect from them"
Dr. Robert Zajonc labeled this phenomenon the mere-exposure effect.
- This explains how proximity and familiarity go hand and hand (ultimately describing how theses 5 factors of attractiveness are interdependent)
What are proven to be highest values of similarity between 2 people to increase attractiveness
Political opinions, values, religious beliefs, and hobbies
- these different values ultimately increase attractiveness the most in similarity factor
What did the "Westgate Housing Study" show on the proximity factor of attractiveness
This study showed that neighbors of a housing facility have increased attraction/likeness to each other due to proximity distance increase which increased friendships
- Fun fact: in this study "functional proximity" was described and supported the idea that if an individual's room was closer to the stairs=universal function tool, that they would have the largest/increase in relationships made with ALL people throughout housing
What social media platform provides the idea "follow for follow" to support the reciprocal liking factor
INSTAGRAM!
- When we follow someone and they follow us back this sparks an increase in likeness as we become more attracted to those who show the same amount of attraction back
The ___ effect suggests that not only are we attracted to attractive people but also says that when identifying someone as high, gifted, special in one area that benefits/“that halo” spills over to other traits of the person.
the halo effect!
- We then tend to perceive that individual as someone who is "special in everything they do" when in hindsight they just hold one MAJOR quality we are attracted to
The __ __ Effect is Evidence to 1. Familiarity Factor
The Mere Exposure Effect
this effect explains our tendency to develop a preference for something merely due to being familiar with it and increases attractiveness toward ones we are familiar/exposed to
What did the "What a Coincidence!" Burger et. al 2004 Study show on similarity
The study showed that when one had a shared name with a requester they tended to donate more towards this individual
- this is due to increased attrition on the similarity bases on someone "name" that this study provided evidence cot increased similarity factor on attraction
What other factor(s) goes hand and hand with proximity
Familiarity and Similarity!
- When being closer in proximity with someone we then become more familiar with them, and as the mere exposure affect supports we then become more attracted to them. This can also be result of being placed in the same places due to similarity: work environments, colleges, etc, then correlating to increase in proximity.
True or false: "Reciprocal liking is significant to the formation of relationships as people that reciprocally liking typically initiate or develop relationships.
True!
-In order for a relationship to from there must be common ground likeness of one another with effort coming from both sides and reciprocity on attractiveness proves the motive of reciprocal liking
based on the physical attraction stereotype will individuals be more attracted to a wealthy/attractive individual or an unattractive/sweet individual
More likely to the attractive/wealthy individual
- This is support to the stereotyping we do; as attractiveness is the first thing we notice, then in relevancy to attractiveness wealth tends to become the next trait we admire
Its the Familiar ___ that makes us attracted to another?
The familiar stimuli
- Familiar stimuli are easier to cognitively recognize and process an individual (which makes our brains feel good and therefore increase attraction)
What hypothesis supports the similarity factor that we tend to be attracted to those who match our own level of characteristics?
The matching hypothesis!
- This hypothesis says that its unrealistic top always have "the best of the best" and so we go for those who we share charchertistics with such as values, attractiveness level, SES
True or false: We tend to become more similar to those who we are closer in proximity to?
TRUE!
- Evidence suggests that individuals tend to adopt the behaviors, attitudes, and cultural norms of those in close proximity, leading to increased similarity among socially connected individuals which then corresponds to increased attraction.
What is the opponent to reciprocal liking which proves to be a negative affect on relation between 2 people?
Rejection; is the opposite of reciprocal liking that EVERYONE IS AFRAID OF
- rejection is something we are all scared of and advocates for why reciprocal liking is a factor that plays such a key role in success of relationships
When relationships are based on physical attraction/romance do they tend to be more successful or less successful long term?
Less successful
- Studies show that divorce rates higher in romantic love, cultures than in arranged marriage due to romantic/attraction parts of relationships fading
What is a possible underlying component that partakes in familiarity factor of attractiveness
TRUST!
- when we are familiar with someone and we can trust them VS we are wary of strangers and those we are not familiar with
True or false: "We tend to go for those we are most similar to intentionally?"
FALSE
- We go fro those that we are most similar to both intentionally AND intentionally. This is supported with a lot of evidence and as focus look long term we (un)intentionally become attractive to those we are similar to
Studies have found that individuals tend to rate others as more attractive or not as attractive when they are physically closer to them, possibly due to increased familiarity and comfort.
Found they rate others more attractive!
- This supports the idea that its not not just the concept and surface level idea being close in proximity and similarity but the importance on relations we make and feeling secure and comfortable enhance likeliness of positive relationships/attractiveness
Can reciprocal liking be from just you liking someone first and then they like you?
No, it can be done so once hearing someone has intros tin you first
- the reciprocal liking phenomenon is actually shown to be more successful when we learn someone has interest in us first which then leads us to have interest in that person back
What are the two types of physical attraction and how do they differ?
Subjective physical attraction and objective physical attraction
- subjective physical attraction is the experiencing of a physical desire and seeking affection once being around someone and interacting while objective physical attraction is when multiple seek one person as being physically attractive but you don't see them as genuinely physically attractive; that's now art you are attracted to about them