Psychology · Social Psychology
A topic within Social Psychology, itself one of 13 topics in that field and part of Psychology.
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Some Evidence for Heightened Sexual Attraction Under Conditions of High Anxiety
Donald G. Dutton & Arthur P. Aron · 1974
Men approached on a frightening suspension bridge rated a female interviewer as more attractive than men approached on a stable bridge, evidence that…
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Attitudinal Effects of Mere Exposure
Robert B. Zajonc · 1968
Shows repeated exposure to a stimulus, with no reinforcement and often below conscious awareness, is by itself enough to increase liking for it.
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Donald G. Dutton & Arthur P. Aron
Men approached on a frightening suspension bridge rated a female interviewer as more attractive than men approached on a stable bridge, evidence that arousal from an unrelated source can be misattributed as attraction.
Robert J. Sternberg
Models love as varying combinations of three components - intimacy, passion and commitment - whose presence or absence defines distinct kinds of relationship from infatuation to consummate love.
link checked 17 Sept 2026Notes on this copyRobert B. Zajonc
Shows repeated exposure to a stimulus, with no reinforcement and often below conscious awareness, is by itself enough to increase liking for it.
link checked 17 Sept 2026Notes on this copy