The ___________________ States That People Are Likely to Choose Mates

question 57

Multiple Choice

The ___________________ states that people are likely to choose mates who are similar to themselves in terms of characteristics such as attractiveness and intelligence.

• A)evolutionary mandate
• B)equity in characteristics principle
• C)matching hypothesis
• D)primary rule of selection
• E)similarity proposition

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Definitions:

Schachter's Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory proposing that emotion is experienced through a combination of physiological arousal and a cognitive label applied to explain the arousal.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which can result in physiological changes like increased heart rate or sweating, often in response to stress or perceived threats.

Attraction Attribution

The process of explaining the reasons for one's attraction to others, often attributing it to various factors like personality, appearance, or similarity.

Schachter's Two-Factor Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions are based on physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.