Essay Instructions: Physical Attraction in the Internet Age
For years, intimate relationships have generally followed a fairly traditional pattern. A boy and girl meet and are attracted to each other. They spend time together dating and, in a series of predictable steps, fall in love with each other. After a period, the two agreed to marry. Recently, however, Internet sites like eHarmony and match.com have provided an alternative to the traditional path to intimate relationship.
: Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines.
. In a paper of 1,750- words,
a) discuss the effects Internet dating sites have on the development of intimate relationships.
b) provide discussion regarding whether the traditional idea of physical attraction can happen when developing intimate relationships using Internet dating sites.
c) offer discussion of how group norms regarding dating developed and how they change when intimate relationships are developed using Internet dating sites.
d) early romantic dates often provide evidence of how people are influenced by the presence another person as those who are dating exhibit behavior that is designed solely to impress the other person. Discuss how the presence of another person can influence dating behavior in an Internet dating environment.
e) present advantages and disadvantages to developing intimate relationships using Internet dating sites.
References:
Lee, L., Loewenstein, G., Ariely, D., Hong, J., & Young, J. (2008). If I'm not hot, are you hot or not? Physical-attractiveness evaluations and dating preferences as a function of one's own attractiveness. Psychological Science, 19, 669-677. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02141.x.
Sternberg, R. J. (1986). A triangular theory of love. Psychological Review, 93, 119-135. doi:10.1037/0033-295X.93.2.119.
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APA Format and Style
General
Academic writing, which is independent thought supported by reliable and relevant research, depends on the ability to integrate and cite the sources that have been consulted. Use APA style for all references, in-text citations, formatting, etc.
Write in first- and second-person sparingly, if ever. This means, avoid using I, we, and you; instead, use he, she, and they. Do not use contractions.
Paper Format
1) Standard-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches)
1) Margins: 1? top, bottom, left, right
2) Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt font
3) Double space only.
4) Align the text flush left (not justified); there will be a ragged right edge.
5) Title page includes a Running head: first line, left margin, shown exactly as this example ? Running head: SHORTENED VERSION OF TITLE HERE
The running head should be no longer than 50 characters, including punctuation and spaces.
6) Header
7) All pages should have a header: the first 2-3 words from the title and the page number should appear in the upper right-hand corner of each page (title page is always page 1).
8) In Microsoft Word, click View, Header and Footer, then click Align Right on the Menu bar. On the Header/Footer dialog box that pops up, click Insert Page Number (last button on the left). Put the cursor in front of the number that appears and type the first two words or so of your title. When you finish typing, hit the space bar 5 times to move the text over a bit.
9) Footer: Unnecessary
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