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Attraction and Love – Binding Forces

This chapter delves into the intricate dynamics of attraction and love, exploring the significance of physical attractiveness as a key factor in romantic and sexual partnerships. It examines the Attraction-Similarity Hypothesis and how individuals often seek similar qualities in partners. Additionally, it presents Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, highlighting the components of love including intimacy, passion, and commitment. The chapter also discusses different styles of love, influences on romantic relationships, and unique perspectives on attraction in diverse communities.

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Attraction and Love – Binding Forces

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  1. Attraction and Love – Binding Forces Chapter 7

  2. Learning Objectives • Physical Attractiveness • The Attraction-Similarity Hypothesis • Love • Romantic Love • Contemporary Models of Love

  3. Physical Attractiveness Some researchers contend physical attractiveness is a key factor when considering a potential romantic or sexual partner

  4. Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? • Study of lesbian and bisexual women • Prefer heavier women than men • Reject excessive slenderness as attractive

  5. Physical Attractiveness

  6. Physical Attractiveness

  7. Physical Attractiveness Physical attraction most important for sexual relationship

  8. Evolutionary Perspective

  9. Attraction-Similarity Hypothesis

  10. Who Is Right for You?

  11. Who Is Right for You?

  12. Loving attachment, deep friendship, non-sexual Love Selfless giving Passion Frienship

  13. Love

  14. Love

  15. Contemporary Models of Love

  16. Love

  17. Love • Styles of Love • (Hendrick & Hendrick) • Most people “in love” experience number of styles • College men more likely to develop game-playing, romantic styles • College women more likely to develop friendly, logical, and possessive styles • Couples with romantic, selfless styles likely to stay together • Game-playing love leads to unhappiness

  18. Love • Sternberg’s triangular theory of love • Three main components of loving relationships

  19. Sternberg’s Triangular Model of Love Figure 7.4. The triangular model of love (p. 201).

  20. Sternberg’s Triangular Model of Love

  21. Sternberg’s Triangular Model of Love

  22. Sternberg’s Triangular Model of Love

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