1. Advice columnist, Dear Abby has gone on vacation. The column editor, who knows you have been studying principles of physical attraction and love in my AP psychology class, has asked you to fill-in for Dear Abby. He thinks you would be the right person to advise Worried and Wondering.Dear Abby,I have been dating a young woman for about eight months now, and I fear she is losing interest in me. We attend different high schools, so I can’t spend as much time with her as I would like. I’m afraid she may have fallen for some other guy. Can you give me some advice on how to win her back? Signed, Worried and Wondering 2. Cut and paste the following questions into a Word Document. Use the following concepts from social psychology to make some recommendations that will help Worried and Wondering with his romantic dilemma.How would proximity principles help influence your advice?What could you recommend regarding physical attractiveness?How would similarity principles influence your advice?How would you incorporate arousal in your recommendations?How would you address the importance of establishing equity in enduring relationships?What role should self-disclosure play in securing a relationship?3. From these principles draft your response to Worried and Wondering:Dear Worried,____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Signed, Glad When Abby Gets Back!4. People vary in their ease with which they offer advice about managing the behavior of others. Evaluate your comfort level in filling-in for Abby.
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