physical attractivness

• What role does physical attractiveness play in relationships?

  It plays a major part in the formation of relationships.
• According to McNulty et al. (2008), when is physical attraction important in romantic partnerships?


  Physical attraction remains important for several years, including after marriage.
• What is the matching hypothesis in the context of partner selection?


  • Individuals choose partners who match their perceived level of physical attractiveness.
  • It balances the desire for attractiveness with the wish to avoid rejection.
  • People often select partners with similar levels of facial beauty or handsomeness.
• What must a person do to ensure they choose a matched partner according to the matching hypothesis?


  A realistic judgment must be made about one's own physical attractiveness.
• What does the halo effect suggest about attractive individuals?


  Attractive individuals are often rated higher on various positive characteristics.
• Who conducted research on the halo effect in 2012?

  Palmer and Peterson
• What did Palmer and Peterson (2012) find regarding attractive and unattractive people?


  Attractive people were rated higher in political competence and knowledge.
• What did Dion et al. (1972) discover about attractive people?


  Attractive people are consistently rated as successful, kind, and sociable.
• What is the implication of the findings from Dion et al. (1972) regarding behavior towards attractive people?


  We tend to behave more positively towards attractive people.