Person Perception and Interpersonal Attraction — Flashcards

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Person perception is the process by which we form impressions of others based on their appearance, behavior, and social interactions. It involves interpreting cues like facial expressions, body langua…

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Significant others like parents, siblings, and close friends play a key role in shaping how we see ourselves. Through feedback, approval, or criticism, they help us understand our traits and behaviors…

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Physical attractiveness often leads to more positive first impressions because people tend to associate good looks with desirable qualities like kindness or intelligence (known as the 'halo effect').

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People are more likely to be attracted to others who share similar attitudes, beliefs, values, and interests. This is because similarity creates comfort, reduces conflict, and increases mutual underst…

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Complementarity refers to the attraction between people with different but compatible personalities or needs. One person’s strengths balance the other’s weaknesses. For example, a highly organized per…

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Propinquity means physical or geographical closeness. It increases the likelihood of interaction and familiarity, which boosts attraction. For example, students sitting next to each other in class are…

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Reciprocal liking is the tendency to like someone who likes us in return. When we know someone enjoys our company, we feel validated and are more likely to develop positive feelings toward them. For e…

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Affect refers to emotions and feelings. If someone is associated with positive emotions—like joy or excitement—we are more likely to like them. Conversely, if a person is linked to negative feelings—l…