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ERIC Number: EJ122271
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1975
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Judging Attraction from Nonverbal Behavior: The Gain Phenomenon
Clore, Gerald L.; And Others
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 43, 4, 491-497, Aug 75
Describes two experiments conducted to explore non-verbal behaviors and their capacity to convey attraction between men and women. Examines in particular the gain phenomenon which is the idea that people are more attracted to a person who is initially punishing and then rewarding than to one who is always rewarding. (Author/EJT)
Descriptors: Adaptation Level Theory, Arousal Patterns, Attention, Body Language, Conditioning, Interpersonal Relationship, Nonverbal Communication, Research Projects, Responses, Sexuality
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