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Mate Selection
The study of mate selection delves into the underlying science of love and the psychological factors influencing attraction. Initially, high levels of amphetamines create intense emotions, but over time, couples experience a calming effect.
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Mate Selection science of love After being together for a long time the amphetamine levels drop leaving a sense of calm with couples who have been together for a long time high levels of amphetamines rapid breathing flushed face rapid heart beat top 10 characteristics of a partner communication 9. religious commonality 8. values 7. love 6. dependability 5. humour 4. compatability 3. respect 2.kindness 1.honesty Social Homogamy people are attracted to people with similar social status background (ethnicity, race, education, financial standing) Ideal Mate Theory unconscious standards that affect peoples view of potentional mates supports the idea of love at first sight attraction is based on our perception of the ideal mate Evolutionary psychology and attraction sexual attraction can be traced back to prehistoric times ensured that children would be born sexual desire is an unconscious choice what is love? Attributes of love concern for ones love object intrusive thinking reordering motivational priorities exclusivity emotional dependency idealization of ones love object physcial and emotional merger love is passion, intimacy, and commitment Interesting facts Men tend to marry younger women older men have more resources and are more attractive to younger women In canada generally the men are 2 years older Romance Relationships in canada result out of romantic love, sexual attraction and the free choice mate theory Social Exchange Theory Individuals preferences determine how they see a potential mate Subtopic everyone is looking for someone different
