The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships

by Madeleine A. Fugère, Jennifer P. Leszczynski, Alita J. Cousins

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.

Genres: Psychology

256 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2014

Reviews

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written by a dear friend so my review may be a bit biased. This book breaks down attractiveness and mating rituals into simple psychological bites for the reader to contemplate and digest. There are even questions added in that challenge the reader to think critically about the information presented. A very accessible read for the non-psychologist, in clear language.

[Alec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for an accelerated summer college class, I rate it highly

[Amy Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing! I'm a university undergraduate and it was both informative and interesting!