TABLE 9.1 INFLUENCES ON RELATIONSHIP FORMATION


1. PROXIMITY	2. RESOURCES	3. SIMILARITY	4. RECIPROCAL LIKING	5. PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS
Mere exposure effect	Social exchange theory	Birds-of-a-feather effect	Reciprocal liking	Beautiful-is-good effect
You pursue those closest to you.	You pursue those who offer substantial benefits at a low cost in return.	You pursue those who are like you.	You pursue those who pursue you.	You pursue those who are physically attractive.

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