Relationship Formation Flash Cards Psychology

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2 Relationship Formation Theories
Halo Effect - Dion et al (1972) and Matching Hypothesis - Walster (1960's)
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Halo Effect - Dion et al (1972)
The natural assumption that attractive people have more attractive personalities. Interestingly attractive females were seen as less intelligent.
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Halo Effect Study / Example
Teachers treated cute / 'attractive' infants better and gave them more attention
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Therefore... (Halo Effect)
Therefore someones attractiveness can be a factor in if you decide to build a relationship with somebody and what you expect from them
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Matching Hypothesis - Walster (1960's)
People with an equal level of attractiveness will be happier in a relationship
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Matching Hypothesis Example
A 10/10 with a 10/10 (or even an 8/10) will be in a happy relationship. A 1/10 with a 1/10 will be just as happy. People with large gaps e.g. 10/10 with a 4/10 will be unhappy
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Weakness of Matching Hypothesis
Depends on perception of beauty. Mental Health factors. Hobbies. Abuse. Personality.
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Halo Effect - Dion et al (1972)

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The natural assumption that attractive people have more attractive personalities. Interestingly attractive females were seen as less intelligent.

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Halo Effect Study / Example

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Therefore... (Halo Effect)

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Matching Hypothesis - Walster (1960's)

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