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Unit 6 Text A II. Language points 1. What mysterious force drives us into the arms of one person, while pushing us away from another who might appear equally desirable to any unbiased observer? (para. 3) What mysterious power makes us attracted to that someone special even if the people whom we face might be all suitable if judged fairly. 2. Of the many factors influencing our idea of the perfect mate, one of the most telling, according to John Money, professor emeritus of medical psychology and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University, is what he calls our “love map” — a group of messages encoded in our brains that describes our likes and dislikes. (para.4) Many factors may influence our choice of a marriage partner. One of the most compelling factors is defined as “love map” by John Money who is professor emeritus of medical psychology and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University, which is a group of messages indicating what we like and what we don’t like. 3. It also records the kind of personality that appeals to us, whether it’s the warm and friendly type or the strong, silent type. (para. 4) The “love map” also records the personality type which attracts us, whether it’s the warm and friendly type or the strong, silent type. 4. When I lecture, I often ask couples in the audience what drew them to their dates or mates. (para. 6) When I deliver a lecture, I often ask couples what made them attracted to their lovers or marriage partners. 5. The mother has an additional influence on her sons: she not only gives them clues to what they will find attractive in a mate, but also affects how they feel about women in general. (para.9) The son may not only choose a mate who is quite similar to his mother in characteristics, but also develop his feelings toward women in general. 6. Conversely, a mother who has a depressive personality, and is sometimes friendly but then suddenly turns cold and rejecting, may raise a man who becomes a “dance-away lover.” (para. 10) On the con