The Filter Theory of mate selection, developed by Kerckhoff and Davis, explains how individuals use filters to find compatible romantic partners. It starts with sociodemographic factors like age and education, progresses to shared values and attitudes, and finally, complementarity in roles and behaviors. This theory has influenced psychological research on human mating patterns, despite some scholarly debate and ongoing refinement.
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According to the Filter Theory, people use various ______ to find the most ______ partners from a group of candidates.
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Role of sociodemographic factors in social circles
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Impact of age on mate selection
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Geographical proximity's effect on forming connections
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Kerckhoff and Davis highlighted the importance of ______ in attitudes, values, and beliefs during the ______ stages of a relationship.
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According to the theory, relationships have a better chance of succeeding when partners have ______ views on key issues like politics, religion, and ______.
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Complementarity onset in relationship duration
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Complementarity effect on partner's attributes
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Complementarity impact on relationship resilience
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As a bond grows, partners in the ______ theory focus on complementary roles, like one being good at ______ and the other at ______ family ties.
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Filter Theory initial stages key factor
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Filter Theory role of complementarity
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Filter Theory vs. longitudinal findings on similarity
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This theory highlights the importance of ______, shared ______, and ______ in different stages of relationships.
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