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Split attraction model

The split attraction model (SAM) is a model in psychology that distinguishes between a person's romantic and sexual attraction, allowing the two to be different from each other. The model is often extended to include other types of attraction such as platonic, sensual and aesthetic attraction.

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The split attraction model (SAM) is a model in psychology that distinguishes between a person's romantic and sexual attraction, allowing the two to be different from each other. The model is often extended to include other types of attraction such as platonic, sensual and aesthetic attraction.

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