Physical attraction : Physical attraction Kenny Johnson
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LeeAnn Dochniak
Physical Attraction : Physical Attraction Is an attraction to another member of the same species for sexual erotic activity, for sexual reproduction.
Biology of Physical Attraction : Biology of Physical Attraction Pheromones
Women are most attractive during ovulation.
Body Language : Body Language Positive
Eye contact
Pupil dilation
Biting/licking lips
Mimicking actions Negative
Arms and legs crossed
Looking away
Male and Female differences : Male and Female differences Males
more attracted to what they see
Look for youthfulness
Waist to hip ratio Females
More emotionally involved.
Look for exaggerated secondary sex characteristics.
Older men
Medias perception today : Medias perception today Men
Tall
Muscular
Medium skin tone
Successful Women
Thin
Long hair
Large breasts
Curves
Playboy : Playboy Objects of sex
Raised standards for women.
Barbie syndrome
Asians History : Asians History Foot binding
history
Topless women
Long nails
European History : European History Pale skin complexion
More robust figure
Reflected royalty
Females wore corsets
Wore makeup to look more pale
Puritan breast wrap
France low cut dresses
Codpiece
Histocompatability complex (MHC) : Histocompatability complex (MHC) Fights pathogens
Opposite immune systems
Pill masks scents
Sexual Chemistry
Ovulation theory : Ovulation theory Women more attractive when ovulating
Pheromones
At ovulation women prefer masculinity
Other times they prefer stability
Birds of a Feather : Birds of a Feather “Birds of a feather stick together”
Persons with similar interests, qualities and environments may tend to find easier manners of attraction.
Proximity : Proximity Mere Exposure Theory
People that are in frequently in relative proximity to one another may find general attraction to one another to occur.
Opposites Attract : Opposites Attract Gain from each other
Fill voids in personality/life qualities essentially making each other a more “whole” person
Evolution theory : Evolution theory Favor Survival
Courtship
Cheaters : Cheaters People who cheat, still look for mates to reproduce with, its not just physical.
Benefits of Physical attraction : Benefits of Physical attraction Higher self esteem
Perks in the work force
More dating opportunities
Get more attention from peers
Improving Physical Attraction : Improving Physical Attraction Add Variety
Develop good conversation skills
Practice good hygiene Wear clean clothes
Keep hair cut properly
Shave
Discussion : Discussion How do you think that media plays a role on physical attraction in the general population.