Mere Exposure Effect
The phenomenon that repeated exposure to novel stimuli increases one’s liking of them
Passionate Love
An aroused state of intense positive absorption in another, usually present at the beginning of a relationship
Companionate Love
A deep affectionate attachment we feel for those with whom our lives are intertwined
Equity
The condition in which people contribute to & receive from a relationship at a similar rate
Self-Disclosure
Revealing intimate aspects of oneself to others
Altruism
Unselfish regard for the welfare of others
Bystander Effect
The tendency for a person to be less likely to give aid if other people are present