The aim of this lecture is to introduce and discuss social-psychological aspects of interpersonal relationships and, in particular, attraction, exclusion, and close relationships.

11. Attraction Forces which draw 2 or more people together. Interpersonal Repulsion Forces which drive 2 or more people apart.

15. Fig. 10-2, p. 334

24. The gain-loss hypothesis We like people most if they initially dislike us & then later like us e.g., (Aronson & Linder, 1965) Order of feedback Degree of liking Neg-Pos Pos-Pos Neg-Neg Pos-Neg 0 2 4 6 8 10    

30. Equity theory applied to two equitable and two inequitable relationships Outputs Inputs Outputs Inputs PETER OLIVIA Equity perceived Equity not perceived PETER OLIVIA   =     =       = =     Inputs or ouputs are:  Few  Average  Many

32. Commitment to one’s relationship is weaker when many high-quality alternative partners are available.

35. Moreland & Beach (1992) Ratings of attraction.

41. p. 340 A

42. p. 340 B

53. Social Exclusion (video; 5:53 mins)

80. Fig. 11-3b, p. 365

81. Sternberg’s (1988) Triangular Model of Love Motivational : physiological arousal, longing, sexual attraction Cognitive : conscious decision, willing to define as love, long term Emotional : closeness, sharing, support, understanding, concern PASSION INTIMACY COMMITMENT

82. Triangular Theory of Love Sternberg (1988)

85. Hatfield & Walster’s 3-factor Theory of Romantic Love + + Cultural exposure Physiological arousal Appropriate love object Romantic Love

106. Is honesty the best policy? Fig. 11-6, p. 377

117. The Investment Model of Commitment Commitment Level Quality of Alternatives Investment Size Satisfaction Level Decision to Remain

122. A woman pays a higher biological price than a man for making a poor choice of sex partners, and so it behooves women to be more cautious than men about sex.

128. Extradyadic sex