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Interpersonal Relationships
Test 1
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Undergraduate 4
03/08/2007

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Fatal attraction
Definition
The things that initially attract you to someone are the same things that drive you away
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Kelly's Model of Attraction
Definition
Composed of four main factors that influence the attraction process: 1. Personal qualities, 2. the qualities of the other person, 3. chemistry, 4. environmental factors
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The Halo Effect
Definition
Attractive people can do no wrong
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Spoiler effect
Definition
The more we see a person the less we like them
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Attitudes reinforcement model
Definition
Those who are similar to us reinforce who we are
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The matching hypothesis
Definition
We like those who match our level of attractiveness
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Romeo and Juliet effect
Definition
When parents disprove, children are more likely to become attracted
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Somatyping
Definition
term for classifying body types
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Endomorphic
Definition
Carries too much weight for its height (fat)
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Ectomorphic
Definition
Carries too little weight for its height (thin)
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Mesomorphic
Definition
Perfect balance between height and weight (most generally liked in all cultures)
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Waist to hip ratio
Definition
Women are considered to be the most attractive when their waste is about 70% the width of their hips
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Facial neoteny
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Refers to the tendency to retain juvenile physical features into adulthood (associated with attractiveness especially in women).
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3 principles of uncertainty reduction theory
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1. People seek information to reduce uncertainty during initial encounter, 2. People engage in passive, active and interactive strategies to reduce uncertainty, 3. As uncertainty decreases, attraction increases.
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Predicted outcome value theory
Definition
People will seek information to reduce uncertainty only when they perceive positive outcomes from the target
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Triangle test
Definition
Creating a 3 person triangle to test his or her commitment to a relationship
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Fidelity checks
Definition
See if a partner responds to an admirer
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Jealousy tests
Definition
See if partner becomes jealous after you flirt with someone
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Separation tests
Definition
Create distance between partners for a long period of time to see if the relationship will last
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Endurance tests
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How much cost can a partner take? Ask partner to do something extraordinary for you to see if they would do it.
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Indirect suggestion test
Definition
Hinting or joking around to bring up a topic without taking responsibility for it i.e. Jill might joke about getting married to watch Jack's reactions
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Public presentation test
Definition
Use labels for partner when introducing him or her ("this is my girlfriend...") and then watch reaction
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Relational stages
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1. Orientation, 2. Exploratory affective exchange, 3. Affective exchange, 4. Stage exchange
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