Found that physically attractive people are seen as having a more desirable personality. They are more sociable and interesting. Supports the Halo Effect.
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Palmer and Peterson, 2012
Physically attractive people were seen as more politically knowledgeable and this impression lasted even after finding out the person didn't have a lot of political knowledge.
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Walster et al, 1966
376 men and 376 women were matched randomly by a computer. Filled out questionnaire. 4-6 months later, they were contacted again to see if they had been on any further dates. Matching Hypothesis not supported= preferred attractive participants.
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Walster and Walster (1969)
Participants that were paired with someone of equal attractiveness and were more liked by their dance partner. Supports the Matching Hypothesis.
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Sprecher and Hatfield, 2009
There is more to the Matching Hypothesis than physical attractiveness. For example, personality, resource and intelligence.
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Altman and Taylor, 1973
Disclosing personal information in the early stages of the relationship did not enhance attraction. The disclosing person was seen as less likable and lacking in social skills.
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Wortman
If people feel that they have been specially selected, they rate the disclosing person favourably.
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Collins and Miller, 1994
Meta-analysis. People who give intimate self disclosure are more attractive. Self disclosure is an important factor that affects relationships.
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Physically attractive people were seen as more politically knowledgeable and this impression lasted even after finding out the person didn't have a lot of political knowledge.
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Palmer and Peterson, 2012
Card 3
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376 men and 376 women were matched randomly by a computer. Filled out questionnaire. 4-6 months later, they were contacted again to see if they had been on any further dates. Matching Hypothesis not supported= preferred attractive participants.
Back
Card 4
Front
Participants that were paired with someone of equal attractiveness and were more liked by their dance partner. Supports the Matching Hypothesis.
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Card 5
Front
There is more to the Matching Hypothesis than physical attractiveness. For example, personality, resource and intelligence.
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