Action assignment 3 (Role of attraction) Consider a relationship you are currently in. This can be a romantic relationship or a (good) friend. Reflect on how the relationship illustrates the concepts explained in the text.
After reflecting on the relationship, write answers to the following questions.
How important is it for your romantic partner or friend to be attractive? Why is it important or not important? –> 1 pt.
What factors do you find most attractive in your romantic partner or friend? Describe at least 2 factors and explain. –> 2 pts.
What is the ‘attractiveness halo effect’ and what role did it play in the creation of the relationship? Explain. If it didn’t play a role, explain why not. –> 1 pt.
What is the ‘mere exposure effect’ and what role did it play in the creation of the relationship? Explain. If it didn’t play a role, explain why not. –> 1 pt.
What is the ‘good genes hypothesis’ and what role did it play in the creation of the relationship? Explain. If it didn’t play a role, explain why not. –> 1 pt.
Comparing the ‘attractiveness halo effect’, the ‘mere exposure effect’ and the ‘good genes hypothesis’, which of the 3 theories do you think provides the most compelling explanation for why we find certain people attractive? Why? Explain your answer. –> 2 pts.
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Each action assignment is worth 8 points.
Assignment papers are to be double spaced and 12-point font. A well-done paper should be around 2 pages long (approximately 1 paragraph/question); this is a guideline, not a minimum or limit.
Avoid plagiarism by rephrasing the text in your own words (points will be deducted if the Turnitin score is high).
Please number your answers, use complete sentences and make sure to proofread your answer for spelling and grammar mistakes.