Attraction
Attraction
Attraction (/əˈtrakSH(ə)n/) is a term used in various fields such as psychology, biology, and physics, with different but related meanings. In general, it refers to a force or influence that draws entities towards each other.
Etymology
The term 'attraction' originates from the Latin word 'attractio', which means 'a drawing together'.
In Psychology
In psychology, attraction refers to the emotional response that leads individuals to pursue relationships with others. This can be based on many factors, including physical appearance, personality traits, and shared interests or values.
In Biology
In biology, attraction often refers to the mechanisms that lead organisms to mate with each other. This can involve visual cues, pheromones, or other signals that draw individuals together for reproduction.
In Physics
In physics, attraction refers to the force that draws objects towards each other. This can be due to gravity, electromagnetism, or other fundamental forces.
Related Terms
- Affinity: A natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.
- Desire: A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
- Gravity: The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.
- Magnetism: A physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Attraction
- Wikipedia's article - Attraction
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