Interpersonal Attraction
I.    Factors that contribute to attraction in relationships
        A.    Propinquity or proximity
        B.    Similarity
                1.    Personality Characteristics
                2.    Social Characteristics
                3.    Values, Interests, Opinions
        C.    Reciprocal Liking
        D.    Physical Attractiveness
                1.    Physical Attractiveness & Attraction
                2.    Attributions about Attractive People

II.    Social Exchange Theory
        A.    Core Concepts in Exchange Theory
        B.    Revisions of Exchange Theory
                1.    Outcome = Reward - Cost
                2.    Consideration of Actor Expectations
                        a.    CL (Comparison Level)
                        b.    CLalt (Comparison Level of Alternatives)
                3.    Role of Power in Relationships
                4.    Actor Investment in the Relationship

III.    Equity Theory


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