Ben is attracted to Natalie. He likes the way she looks, the way she smells, and the way she walks. Natalie thinks that Ben is a sharp dresser, and that he has a nice car. According to stimulus-value-role theory, Ben and Natalie are in the __________________ stage.

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The stimulus stage is characterized by attraction on the basis of physical appearance, dress, and other superficial qualities. Ben is attracted to Natalie based on her physical qualities, so they are in the stimulus stage. Natalie's appreciation of Ben's dress and car does not necessarily indicate that they have reached the value stage, where they would share beliefs and attitudes, or the role stage, where they would develop specific behaviors and responsibilities within a relationship. The exchange stage involves negotiating and maintaining a relationship based on the contributions each partner makes.

Ben Is Attracted to Natalie