Elena and Marcus met at their local university library while studying for their chemistry degrees. They initially bonded over their shared love for classical music and similar political views. However, after dating for two years, Marcus noticed that they stayed together because Elena’s highly organized nature helped balance his chaotic lifestyle, while his spontaneous attitude helped Elena relax.
Discuss the filter theory of romantic relationship formation with reference to Elena and Marcus.
Practise AQA A Level Psychology Factors affecting attraction with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 21 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
