Matching Hypothesis

• Who conducted the matching hypothesis experiment?

  Walster et al 1966
• What does the hypothesis state?


  That we choose partners that are of the same level of attractiveness to ourselves
• What do we need to assess?

  Our own value to a potential partner
• What does the evolutionary theories suggest?

  We should seek the most attractive mates
• What do we also have to balance?

  The potential for being rejected because the partner we aim for is 'out of our league' in terms of attractiveness
• What do we compromise by?

  Matching attractiveness