Filter theory

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    • Who proposed the complementarity theory in 1962?
      Kerkhoff Davies
    • What does the complementarity theory suggest about partners?
      Partners complement each other when they have different traits
    • What type of study did Kerkhoff Davies conduct?
      Longitudinal study
    • What was the focus of Kerkhoff Davies' study?
      The personalities of student couples
    • What did Kerkhoff Davies find about the need for complementarity?
      It was more important in long-term relationships
    • What is associated with the closeness of relationships after 7 months?
      Similarity of values
    • What does the filter theory suggest about relationships?
      It narrows down potential partners to a field of desirables
    • What factors are included in social demography?
      Geographical location, social class, and level of education
    • What does accessibility refer to in the context of relationships?
      It refers to the ease of meeting potential partners
    • How has online dating affected partner choices?
      It has reduced the importance of social demography
    • What does homogamy refer to in relationships?
      Forming relationships with similar people
    • What did Duck (1973) believe about the filter theory?
      It allows a person to predict the chance of a future relationship succeeding
    • What characteristic is likely to come into contact due to social demography?
      People having the same beliefs
    • Why is similarity in attitudes important for couples who have been together for 18 months?
      It promotes self-disclosure
    • What does the need for complementarity entail in relationships?
      It refers to partners fulfilling each other's needs through different traits
    • How do childhood experiences influence relationships?
      They shape attachment styles and relationship expectations
    • What is the relevance of attachment style in relationships?
      It affects how individuals connect and communicate with partners
    • Why are long-distance relationships becoming more common?
      Due to improved technology and communication methods