Filter theory 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyRelationshipsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: danpurdy1Created on: 26-10-17 23:27 Define filter theory An explanation of relationship formation 1 of 10 What does the filter theory state? That a series of different factors limit the number of available partners 2 of 10 What are the three filters include? Social demography, Similarity in attitudes, Complementarity 3 of 10 What does social demography refer to? A range of factors that influence if partners meet 4 of 10 Define demographics Features that describe populations 5 of 10 Name five example of demographics Location, Social class, Level of education, Ethnic group, Religion 6 of 10 What is the outcome of the social demography filter? Homogamy = likely to form relationship with someone who is socially or culturally similar 7 of 10 What does the similarity in attitudes filter? Partners who share basic values which are attractive in the early stages of a relationship 8 of 10 What happens as the relationship develops? Similarity becomes less important 9 of 10 What does the complementarity filter? Balancing traits with opposite ones of their own 10 of 10
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