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Chapter 3

STUDYING ATTRACTION PROPINQUITY
Studies of Propinquity and Attraction
Explanations of Propinquity Effects

SIMILARITY
Studies of Similarity and Attraction
But Don't "Opposites Attract"?
Why Does Similarity Promote Attraction?

PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS
Impact of Physical Attractiveness
Why Does Physical Attractiveness Have Such Impact?
Sex Differences in Mate Preferences and Perceived Attractiveness

THEORETICAL INTEGRATION
The Reward Perspective on Interpersonal Attraction
The Social Exchange Perspective on Interpersonal
Attraction