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Physical attraction. Kenny Johnson And LeeAnn Dochniak. Physical Attraction. Is an attraction to another member of the same species for sexual erotic activity, for sexual reproduction. . Biology of Physical Attraction. Pheromones Women are most attractive during ovulation. Body Language.
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Physical attraction Kenny Johnson And LeeAnn Dochniak
Physical Attraction • Is an attraction to another member of the same species for sexual erotic activity, for sexual reproduction.
Biology of Physical Attraction • Pheromones • Women are most attractive during ovulation.
Body Language Positive • Eye contact • Pupil dilation • Biting/licking lips • Mimicking actions Negative • Arms and legs crossed • Looking away
Male and Female differences • Males • more attracted to what they see • Look for youthfulness • Waist to hip ratio • Females • More emotionally involved. • Look for exaggerated secondary sex characteristics. • Older men
Medias perception today Men • Tall • Muscular • Medium skin tone • Successful Women • Thin • Long hair • Large breasts • Curves
Playboy • Objects of sex • Raised standards for women. • Barbie syndrome
Asians History • Foot binding • history • Topless women • Long nails
European History • Pale skin complexion • More robust figure • Reflected royalty • Females wore corsets • Wore makeup to look more pale • Puritan breast wrap • France low cut dresses • Codpiece
Histocompatability complex (MHC) • Fights pathogens • Opposite immune systems • Pill masks scents • Sexual Chemistry
Ovulation theory • Women more attractive when ovulating • Pheromones • At ovulation women prefer masculinity • Other times they prefer stability
Birds of a Feather • “Birds of a feather stick together” • Persons with similar interests, qualities and environments may tend to find easier manners of attraction.
Proximity • Mere Exposure Theory • People that are in frequently in relative proximity to one another may find general attraction to one another to occur.
Opposites Attract • Gain from each other • Fill voids in personality/life qualities essentially making each other a more “whole” person
Evolution theory • Favor Survival • Courtship
Cheaters • People who cheat, still look for mates to reproduce with, its not just physical.
Benefits of Physical attraction • Higher self esteem • Perks in the work force • More dating opportunities • Get more attention from peers
Improving Physical Attraction • Add Variety • Develop good conversation skills • Practice good hygiene • Wear clean clothes • Keep hair cut properly • Shave
Discussion • How do you think that media plays a role on physical attraction in the general population.