Module Review


1		One theory of social attraction is that we like those whose behavior is to us or whom we associate with events.


2		A powerful predictor of whether any two people are friends is their sheer to one another. It provides people with the opportunity for and thus to discover their similarities and to feel one another's liking. Even the of interacting with another can boost liking. Research also indicates that mere repeated tends to increase attraction.


3		A second determinant of one's initial liking for another is physical . The phenomenon is the tendency for people to pair off with others who are about as attractive as themselves. Research indicates the presence of a strong physical-attractiveness : The assumption that what is beautiful is .


4		Evolutionary psychologists suggest that males prefer female characteristics that signify capacity. Females prefer males who have high .


5		Acquaintances are likely to develop a friendship if there is of beliefs, attitudes, and values. Little support has been found for the hypothesis, which proposes that we are attracted to those whose needs are different from our own. Apparently rarely attract.


6		We are also likely to develop friendships with people who us. This is particularly true when we have recently been deprived of . Our strong need to belong can lead to strong disappointment if we are by others.