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Algebraic Impressions
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-carefully evaluating each new thing we learn about someone
-compare/assess positives and negatives -doesn't place equal value on each piece of info -Example: Great smile +1, Annoying laugh -1, Great manners +2 |
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Biophysical communication
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form of nonverbal communication
-subconscious cues to potential mates -can't control this communication -can't not communicate with each other |
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Sexual Communication
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The process through which people use messages to generate meaning about sex related topics within and across contexts, cultures, channels, and media
*Verbal and nonverbal *Mediated and face to face *Dynamic |
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Pheromones (facts)
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-exist in bodily fluids
-detect with Jacobson organ in the nose -part of immune system MHC -help you choose a partner -women more sensitive to smell -debate over existence |
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Filter Theory of Relational Development
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-as a relationship develops overtime, physical attributes become less important while non-physical attributes become more important
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Genes
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Women are attracted to men whose genes are most different from their own.
-Diverse genes = stronger immune system = higher likelihood of survival |
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Generation of Gender Equalization
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-Youth of the 1970s-1990s
-Free information exchange - much easier to talk about sex, the onset of HIV/AIDs made it important to talk about sex to your partner/in public arenas -First time people had Sex Ed -Males and females exchanged sex stories |
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Generation of Sexual Restraint
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-Youth of 1930s-50s
-Talk of sex not allowed -Lack of tenderness, touching, sexual expression (for procreation purposes) -Activity that happened behind closed doors for married people -Not much information exchange when it comes to sex - wouldn't talk to your doctor (wouldn't be on birth control, it would be promiscuous) -Sex in the media- not something prominent |
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Generation of Sexual Revolution
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-Youth of 1950s-70s
-Information limited to science magazines/books -Men exchanged sex stories -Contraceptives became more available -Pill was available |
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High Context Cultures
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-Meaning is implicit in relationship and situation
-Indirectness valued EX: Mom taking away condoms |
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How can men's hormones change a woman's body chemistry
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Up to an hour after contact, women have marked increase in:
-sexual arousal -positive emotion -memory -attention |
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Is chemical communication only about mating?
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-Men have lower levels of testosterone when in a committed relationship
-Women are more committed when not ovulating |
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Food libido raisers for men
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-NO universal scent
-pumpkin pie & lavender -Doughnut & licorice -cola & buttered popcorn |
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Intersexual Selection
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-Female choice
-selective and discriminating in mate choices - prefer mates with high parental investment -Select mates perceived to provide strong offspring |
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Intrasexual Selection
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Competition within sex
-Male's struggle for selection -Struggle to win over female -Social hierarchies, intelligence -because women are discriminating and looking to choose the best mate, males are competing to be chosen (ex: male peacock) |
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Relationship between libido & sexual attraction
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1. Libido: physiological & emotional energy associated with sex drive (trait)
2. Sex drive: sexual desire & urge to engage in sexual activity (moment) 3. Sexual attraction: urge to have sex with ONE particular person ----> Libido leads to Sex drive, leads to Sexual attraction |
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Libido raisers for men
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-combination of pumpkin pie and lavender
-doughnut and licorice blend -junk food: cola & buttered popcorn |
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Liquid Love
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In today's generation, it is much easier to enter and exit relationships
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Long Term Orientation
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-Some cultures emphasize focus on attaining our future goals
-Others are more focused on here and now |
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low context culture
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meaning is explicit in the words spoken; straight talk valued. ex: mother having direct conversation with lots of questions with son
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Micro-culture
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Within the smaller social groups you belong to
-Ex: Talking with your parents |
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Non-physical characteristics that are related to attraction?
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-Personality
-Interpersonal warmth: attentiveness, friendliness -Competency (not attracted to people smarter than us) -Proximity -Similarity -Complementarity (opposites attract) |
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Why do we flirt?
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-Exploring
-Change intensity of the relationship -Fun (Flirting as Reward: flirting to get a free drink) -Builds self-esteem (Flirting for Esteem building: feel more attractive and desirable) -Instrumental (goals) |
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Power Distance
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-The degree to which members of a society accept an unequal distribution of power
-Low distance: minimize power differences (a boss telling an employee they can call them by the first name) -High distance: maintain power differences (parents talking to kids about sex, whatever parents says goes) |
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Quasi Relationship
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-we flirt for fun
-do not always need sexual intent |
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Social Norms
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Knowledge acquired during socialization
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Role of sexual attraction in the workplace
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-Professional settings define norms
-Co-worker attraction result of ambiguous flirting -Gender & workplace romance |
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Ambiguous flirting
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-Flirting mostly non-sexually
-Trying to detect romantic interest -Jokes, teasing -Low-cost |
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Sex Drive Differences
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-Overall, males have higher sex drives than women
Differences occur in: -Sexual Stimuli -Organization of Attraction ---> Males: polarized (attraction to one sex) ---> Female: increased attraction to both sexes |
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Sexual Discourse
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-Sexual communication repertoire is broadening
-Personal and individual embodies in the public sphere -New tone used in pop culture to discuss sex |
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Shortcomings of Gestalt
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-Halo effect
-Horn Effect -Primacy Effect |
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Social attraction
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-tendency to evaluate another person in a consistently positive way
-Precursor to sexual attraction -expressed dichotomously: like or dislike -Physical attractiveness is important to social attraction -Influences impression formation & judgments |
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Social attraction closely linked with...
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1. Sexual attraction
2. Relationship formation, maintenance, & satisfaction 3. Fulfilling basic human needs (affiliation & intimacy, have relationships) Also related to: ---> Increases in communication ---> Increases in interpersonal influence (persuasion) ---> Alleviates loneliness ---> Alleviates social anxiety |
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Social attraction influences impression formation and judgment. This can vary in what two ways?
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-speed of formation
-form they take |
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Why do men prefer beauty over brains?
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-Fertility is tied to age, and age is tied to physical appearance
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Attraction between friends determined by..
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-Determined less by physical appearance
-Determined less by characteristics of success |
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Why do women prefer brains over brawn?
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Men’s reproductive value cannot be as accurately evaluated by physical appearance
-Women look for men who can provide for their offspring |
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Uncertainty Management
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-Appropriate levels of self disclosure are positively associated with social attraction
-Increases in uncertainty often reduce liking, but too much predictability can too -have to find a happy medium with uncertainty and too much predictability |
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Ways males and females flirt
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-Small talk (opening conversations, pick up lines)
-Eye contact (extended gaze, keep catching their eye) -Smile -Brief physical contact (brushing of arm, leg, knee) |
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Ways males flirt
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-Extend body (arms across chairs, stretch legs)
-Draw attention to the face rub chin/face (sign of masculinity or sometimes nerves) -Rough housing with friends |
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Ways women flirt
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-Contact body (cross legs)
-Flip hair -Soften voice |
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Differences in sex drive caused by:
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-Gender socialization
-Biological Responses: Men and women have different responses when they see something attractive |
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Sex Differences in Flirting
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Males: interpret flirting as more sexual
Females: interpret flirting as playful, innocent Often results in miscommunication |
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What are some of the negative outcomes of flirting?
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-Can result in "loss of face"; embarrassment
-Can lead to feelings of threat/jealousy -Potential for misinterpreting flirting/harassment |
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What are the outcomes when FWB relationships end?
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-29% ended friendship
-10% led to romance -61% stayed friends |
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What kind of rules are important for FWB relationships?
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-Emotional attachment
-Communication -Sex |
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6 ways of determining sexual social norms?
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1) Legal sex acts
2) Relatedness 3) Social role 4) Age 5) Race/ethnicity 6) Status |