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The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships
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The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships
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Why are we attracted to some people and not to others? Are first impressions accurate? Why do some romantic relationships succeed while others fail? Are our romantic choices influenced by evolution? In tackling questions like these, The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships reviews the theory and research behind this fascinating area. It combines real-life anecdotes and popular media examples with the latest psychological studies, making it a lively and engaging read. Ideal for students of social psychology and intimate relationships courses, this is a comprehensive introduction to an everyday subject that, on closer investigation, proves to be a dynamic, intriguing, and sometimes surprising area.
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Yes, you can access The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships by Madeleine A. Fugère,Jennifer P. Leszczynski,Alita J. Cousins in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Psychology & Personality in Psychology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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ROMANTIC
RELATIONSHIPS
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