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- Which statement about Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love is most accurate?
A. Different aspects of love are hierarchical. For example, companionate love is much better and longer lasting than consummate love.
B. Different aspects of love might be more prevalent at different life stages.
C. Healthy relationships will have all three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment.
D. Seven types of love can be described from the three components of love. - Which statement about Sternberg’s triangular theory of love is most accurate?
A. There are five types of love that can be described from the three components of love.
B. There are three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment.
C. There are three components of love: romance, fatuous, and infatuation.
D. There are three types of love that can be described from the three components of love.
Answer
1 – A. Different aspects of love are hierarchical. For example, companionate love is much better and longer lasting than consummate love.
2 – B. There are three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment.
Triangular Theory of Love
Sternberg’s triangular theory of love explores the different types of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment. It is more difficult for a relationship based on one element to survive than those based on two or more elements.
The different stages and types of love can be explained as different combinations of these three elements: passion, intimacy, and commitment. For example, the relative emphasis on each component changes over time as an adult romantic relationship develops.
Intimacy: partners who are high in intimacy feel close to their partner and have a strong bond. They also like, value, and understand their partners.
Passion: Relationships built on mutual romantic feelings, physical attraction, and sexual intimacy are typically the strongest.
Decision/Commitment: Acknowledging that you are in love and committed to maintaining the relationship are cognitive factors.
| Intimacy | Passion | Commitment | |
| Liking or Friendship | x | ||
| Infatuation or Limerence | x | ||
| Empty love | x | ||
| Romantic Love | x | x | |
| Companionate love | x | x | |
| Fatuous love | x | x | |
| Consummate love | x | x | x |
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