Top 5 Classic Studies in the Psychology of Attraction
Most of the time articles focus on current, cutting edge studies. Yet, the nature of science is that it continually builds on findings from previous research. Inevitably, current research stands on the shoulders of giants. Here are some of the “giants” or classic works in attraction research: 1. Similarity: Liking Others Who Are Like Us At the heart of attraction is the idea that we like being with people who provide rewarding and positive interactions. An early study on att