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Chapter 8Chapter 8The Path to CommitmentThe Path to CommitmentAttraction, Dating, and Attraction, Dating, and the Experience of Lovethe Experience of Love
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““Frisky Business”: Frisky Business”: Interpersonal Attraction TheoriesInterpersonal Attraction Theories
Evolutional Theory: The Evolution of Evolutional Theory: The Evolution of Physical AttractionPhysical Attraction• What men want: Reproductive promiseWhat men want: Reproductive promise• What women want: Protectors and promiseWhat women want: Protectors and promise
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Social Exchange Theory: Social Exchange Theory: The Rewards and Costs of AttractionThe Rewards and Costs of Attraction
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Filter Theory of Mate SelectionFilter Theory of Mate Selection
Physical AttractionPhysical Attraction PropinquityPropinquity HomogamyHomogamy HeterogamyHeterogamy EndogamyEndogamy ExogamyExogamy
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The Path to CommitmentThe Path to Commitment
Courtship: Marriage Is the GoalCourtship: Marriage Is the Goal The Dating GameThe Dating Game Dating ScriptsDating Scripts
• Heterosexual dating scriptsHeterosexual dating scripts• Same-sex dating scriptsSame-sex dating scripts
Online DatingOnline Dating
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Internet Dating SafetyInternet Dating Safety
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CyberstalkingCyberstalking
False AccusationsFalse Accusations Attempts to Gather Information About the Attempts to Gather Information About the
VictimVictim Encouraging Others to Harass the VictimEncouraging Others to Harass the Victim Attacks on Data and EquipmentAttacks on Data and Equipment Arranging to MeetArranging to Meet
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What is Love, Actually?What is Love, Actually?
Lee’s Six TypesLee’s Six Types
of Love Stylesof Love Styles
ErosEros LudusLudus StorgeStorge ManicManic PragmaPragma AgapeAgape
Passionate Love and Passionate Love and Compassionate LoveCompassionate Love
PassionatePassionate CompassionateCompassionate
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Sternberg’s Triangle of Love TheorySternberg’s Triangle of Love Theory
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Characteristics of a Love that has the Characteristics of a Love that has the Potential to LastPotential to Last
Investment in the Well-being of the OtherInvestment in the Well-being of the Other Appreciation/admirationAppreciation/admiration Sexual DesireSexual Desire Intimacy/InclusionIntimacy/Inclusion CommitmentCommitment ExclusivityExclusivity UnderstandingUnderstanding
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The Negative Sides of LoveThe Negative Sides of Love
JealousyJealousy• An emotional reaction to the perception that a An emotional reaction to the perception that a
valued relationship is endangered and may be valued relationship is endangered and may be taken over by a rivaltaken over by a rival
StalkingStalking• An obsessive following, observing or An obsessive following, observing or
contacting of another person, or the obsessive contacting of another person, or the obsessive attempt to engage in any of these activitiesattempt to engage in any of these activities
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Distress/Protest Reactions to Breaking UpDistress/Protest Reactions to Breaking Up
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The Connection Between Love and SexThe Connection Between Love and Sex
Is Sex Better If We Love Our Partners?Is Sex Better If We Love Our Partners?• Love can be an important motivational force.Love can be an important motivational force.
Are There Differences in How Men and Are There Differences in How Men and Women View Love and Sex?Women View Love and Sex?• Men tend to say “I love you” first.Men tend to say “I love you” first.• Men tend to say “I love you” for sex.Men tend to say “I love you” for sex.