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Mate Selection
Mate Selection
science of love
After being together for a long time the amphetamine levels drop leaving a sense of calm with couples who have been together for a long time
high levels of amphetamines
rapid breathing
flushed face
rapid heart beat
top 10 characteristics of a partner
communication
9. religious commonality
8. values
7. love
6. dependability
5. humour
4. compatability
3. respect
2.kindness
1.honesty
Social Homogamy
people are attracted to people with similar social status background (ethnicity, race, education, financial standing)
Ideal Mate Theory
unconscious standards that affect peoples view of potentional mates
supports the idea of love at first sight
attraction is based on our perception of the ideal mate
Evolutionary psychology and attraction
sexual attraction can be traced back to prehistoric times
ensured that children would be born
sexual desire is an unconscious choice
what is love?
Attributes of love
concern for ones love object
intrusive thinking
reordering motivational priorities
exclusivity
emotional dependency
idealization of ones love object
physcial and emotional merger
love is passion, intimacy, and commitment
Interesting facts
Men tend to marry younger women
older men have more resources and are more attractive to younger women
In canada generally the men are 2 years older
Romance
Relationships in canada result out of romantic love, sexual attraction and the free choice mate theory
Social Exchange Theory
Individuals preferences determine how they see a potential mate
Subtopic
everyone is looking for someone different
