Link to Psychology

• Who conducted the study linking Schema to psychology in 1972?

  Di Dion et al
• What did Di Dion et al find about physically attractive individuals?

  They were judged as more competent partners
• What positive attributes were associated with physically attractive individuals according to the study?

  Competence, success, and other positive traits
• How might the schema assumption influence romantic relationships?

  We may choose attractive partners believing in their positive traits
• What connection does the schema assumption make regarding physical attractiveness and perceived characteristics?

  Attractiveness suggests other positive characteristics