ISBN:
9781350493384
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (256 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.82
Keywords:
Courtship
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Dating (Social customs)
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Interpersonal attraction
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Man-woman relationships
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Mate selection
;
Sexual attraction
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Attraktion
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Romantische Liebe
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Sozialpsychologie
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Amours
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Attraction interpersonnelle
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Attrait sexuel
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Choix du conjoint
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Relations entre hommes et femmes
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Courtship
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courtships
;
Dating (Social customs)
;
Interpersonal attraction
;
Man-woman relationships
;
Mate selection
;
POLITICAL SCIENCE - Public Policy - Cultural Policy
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Popular psychology
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Sexual attraction
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SOCIAL SCIENCE - Anthropology - Cultural
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SOCIAL SCIENCE - Popular Culture
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Social, group or collective psychology
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The self, ego, identity, personality
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The self, ego, identity, personality
Abstract:
Providing a concise overview of social psychological theory and research, this book combines examples from the media and personal anecdotes with coverage of the most up-to-date research, making it both an engaging read and a thorough introduction to understanding the social psychology of attraction and romantic relationships
Abstract:
Why are we attracted to some people and not to others? Are first impressions accurate? Why do some romantic relationships succeed while others fail? Are our romantic choices influenced by evolution? In tackling questions like these, The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships reviews the theory and research behind this fascinating area. It combines real-life anecdotes and popular media examples with the latest psychological studies, making it a lively and engaging read. Ideal for students of social psychology and intimate relationships courses, this is a comprehensive introduction to an everyday subject that, on closer investigation, proves to be a dynamic, intriguing, and sometimes surprising area
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover ; Half-Title ; Title ; Copyright ; Dedication ; Contents ; Preface ; Part I Attraction ; 1 Forming Attitudes toward Potential Partners: First Impressions of Physical Characteristics ; First impressions ; Physical attractiveness ; Height ; Weight ; Breast size and penis size ; Age.
Description / Table of Contents:
PART I: ATTRACTION 1. Forming Attitudes toward Potential Partners: First Impressions of Physical Characteristics 2. Forming Attitudes toward Potential Partners: First Impressions of Non-Physical Characteristics 3. First Impressions of Non-Physical Characteristics: Levels of Acquaintance and the Importance of Meeting in Person 4. Evolutionary Theory 5. Initiating and Enhancing Attraction PART II: ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS 6. Assessing and Changing Attitudes toward Romantic Partners 7. Romantic Relationships 8. Sex and Love 9. Gender.
Description / Table of Contents:
Factors that can enhance attraction Chapter summary ; Suggested reading ; Part II Romantic Relationships ; 6 Assessing and Changing Attitudes toward Romantic Partners ; Implicit attitudes toward romantic partners ; Changing attitudes toward romantic partners ; Chapter summary.
Description / Table of Contents:
First impressions of voices Body scent ; Chapter summary ; Suggested reading ; 2 Forming Attitudes toward Potential Partners: First Impressions of Non-Physical Characteristics ; First impressions of personality ; Inferring traits from observations ; Chapter summary.
Description / Table of Contents:
Suggested reading 3 First Impressions of Non-Physical Characteristics: Levels of Acquaintance and the Importance of Meeting in Person ; Personality assessments at zero acquaintance ; Short-term acquaintance ; Accurate perceivers and "easy" targets.
Description / Table of Contents:
The importance of certain traits in mate selection Chapter summary ; Suggested reading ; 4 Evolutionary Theory ; Evolutionary theory ; Evolutionary psychology ; Chapter summary ; Suggested reading ; 5 Initiating and Enhancing Attraction ; Fundamental precursors to attraction.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-232) and index
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DOI:
10.1007/978-1-137-32483-2
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