Attraction theory models
Which model argues that people are attracted to others who are similar
Similarity-Attraction theory
The internal working model is a ___ representation of the kind of affection and relationship we observe when we are young
Mental
Which model explains thinking and decision making in terms of System 1 and System 2?
Dual Process model
What theory states that just seeing a person multiple times in different places can increase attraction?
Mere exposure effect
What could be an ethical concern of researchers using photos of people in their experiment?
Labeling them as attractive or unattractive (it’s embarrassing)
Total similarity between both partners may be a wish but not ____ for maintaining a long term relationship
Ideal
The internal working model says what about children?
Children form schema based on our first bonded relationship
What is the cognitive bias that attributes positive traits to someone because they are attractive? (e.g. good looks = successful career)
Halo effect
Who would we be more likely to be attracted to?
Someone from our own culture
A study by Buss gathered information about attraction from over 10,000 people and 30 different countries to ensure what kind of validity?
External Validity
What do psychologists think is the reason for the similarity attraction model working?
Having a partner with similar beliefs and values as you boosts self esteem and validates opinions.
The internal working model’s 3 important elements are…
Ideas about the self, attachment figures, and how the self and others relate.
Due to the halo effect’s effect on behavior, who is more likely to be seen as a likable person?
An attractive person.
Which cultural dimension (individualistic vs. collectivistic) tends to favor financial status and economic level in a partner?
Collectivistic
In his study, Buss had participants fill out a questionnaire asking questions about them. What kind of limitation could this bring?
Demand Characteristics
What are some characteristics in a relationship that are exceptions for this model?
submissive vs dominant personalities are opposites but the study found they matched well in a relationship
Adults who show anxious-avoidant tendencies in relationships are correlated with what type of parents during childhood?
Unavailable, rejecting, inattentive
Which system do we use for most of our daily lives and why?
System 1 thinking because it is quick and takes very little energy compared to system 2
What would an online dating profile of an American man focus on? (Individualistic culture, not collectivistic)
Personality and hobbies
What did Markey & Markey make their participants do for their follow-up study?
A questionnaire about their own and partners trait
According to the internal working model, if a child receives love and affection then…
They will see themselves as worthy of love and affection.
What is the internal working model in relationships?
a mental representation that is formed from the attachment of individuals that are built between individuals and caregivers when they are young
When do we use cognitive biases?
All of the above (when choosing a partner, when hiring someone for a job, when choosing what to get from the cafeteria)
How do cultural dimensions affect what we look for in a partner?
cultural norms can determine what's appropriate in child-raising, friendships, and romantic relationships
What could be a limitation for the study stated in the question above?
A correlational analysis can’t determine cause and effect relationship (this is only 1 limitation)