Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Chapter 8 The Path to Commitment Attraction, Dating, and the Experience of Love

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chapter 8Chapter 8The Path to CommitmentThe Path to CommitmentAttraction, Dating, and Attraction, Dating, and the Experience of Lovethe Experience of Love


““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


Social Exchange Theory: Social Exchange Theory: The Rewards and Costs of AttractionThe Rewards and Costs of Attraction


Filter Theory of Mate SelectionFilter Theory of Mate Selection

Physical AttractionPhysical Attraction PropinquityPropinquity HomogamyHomogamy HeterogamyHeterogamy EndogamyEndogamy ExogamyExogamy


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


Internet Dating SafetyInternet Dating Safety


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


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


Sternberg’s Triangle of Love TheorySternberg’s Triangle of Love Theory


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


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


Distress/Protest Reactions to Breaking UpDistress/Protest Reactions to Breaking Up


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.


Sexual Life EducationSexual Life Education

Concluding PointsConcluding Points

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