Question 1

Suzette and Kent have been married for 20 years and the passion and intimacy in their relationship has faded. Yet, they remain committed to be with each other for the rest of their lives. According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, Suzette and Kent's relationship can best be termed as _______.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, empty love is characterized by commitment without passion or intimacy, which fits Suzette and Kent's situation.

Question 2

Which of the following emotional experiences involves feelings of mistrust?

Accepted Answer

Jealousy involves feelings of mistrust, often arising from fear of betrayal or loss of affection from someone valued.

Question 3

Melanie and Ross have been seeing each other for about four months. They enjoy passionate intimacy and share their innermost thoughts with each other. However, Melanie and Ross do not wish to commit to a long-term relationship. In the context of Sternberg's triangular theory of love, Melanie and Ross's relationship can best be termed _______.

Accepted Answer

Melanie and Ross's relationship is characterized by passionate intimacy and a deep emotional connection, which aligns with the components of romantic love in Sternberg's triangular theory. However, they lack the commitment component, distinguishing their relationship from consummate love, which includes all three components of intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Question 4

Farrah and Michael have been in a relationship for five years and have found that their love for each other, which was initially based solely on passionate love, has flowered into a strong relationship to include commitment and intimacy along with passion. In this scenario, their relationship can be considered _______.

Accepted Answer

Their relationship includes passion, commitment, and intimacy, which are the three components of consummate love according to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love.

Question 5

Chris and Amber were instantly attracted to each other the first time they met. They enjoyed a whirlwind romance for some weeks before they realized that they were not well matched for a long-term commitment. According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, Chris and Amber's relationship can best be termed as _______.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, fatuous love is characterized by passion and commitment but lacks intimacy. Chris and Amber's whirlwind romance, marked by intense attraction and a quick commitment without developing a deep emotional connection, aligns with the characteristics of fatuous love.

Question 6

Nick and Mandy have been dating for a year. They share a passionate relationship. However, their relationship lacks the warmth that arises from feelings of closeness and connectedness. Although they are passionate about each other, they feel that they are not compatible. According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, Nick and Mandy's relationship can best be termed as _______.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, a relationship characterized by passion without intimacy or commitment, as described for Nick and Mandy, is termed fatuous love.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of companionate love?

Accepted Answer

Companionate love is characterized by deep affection, strong emotional bonds, and commitment, often found in long-term relationships where initial passion may have diminished but a strong, enduring friendship and mutual respect remain.

Question 8

A form of love that is considered complete love, with passion, commitment, and intimacy in full measure is called ______.

Accepted Answer

Consummate love is described by psychologist Robert Sternberg in his Triangular Theory of Love as the complete form of love, combining passion, commitment, and intimacy.

Question 9

Which of the following emotional experiences are young adults likely to encounter as a result of life changes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following emotional experiences are...

Question 10

Jack and Gina met in a summer camp. They are physically and emotionally attracted to each other. However, they do not believe their relationship has any future. This scenario exemplifies _______.

Accepted Answer

Romantic love is characterized by strong physical and emotional attraction but lacks commitment, which aligns with Jack and Gina's situation where they are attracted to each other but do not see a future in their relationship.

Question 11

Which of the following is a difference between romantic love and consummate love?

Accepted Answer

Romantic love involves passion and intimacy but often lacks the commitment that defines consummate love, which includes passion, intimacy, and commitment, representing a more complete and mature form of love.

Question 12

Which of the following is characteristic of lonely people?

Accepted Answer

Lonely people often exhibit a cynical attitude towards human nature, which can stem from feelings of isolation or negative past experiences in social interactions. This cynicism can act as a barrier to forming new relationships or deepening existing ones.

Question 13

Serial monogamy refers to _______.

Accepted Answer

Serial monogamy refers to engaging in a series of exclusive sexual relationships, one after the other, rather than having multiple partners at the same time.

Question 14

Which of the following options involves passionate, obsessive love at first sight without intimacy or commitment?

Accepted Answer

Infatuation is characterized by intense feelings of passion and attraction without the development of intimacy or commitment that are present in other forms of love.

Question 15

Andrea and Keith are in love with each other. They have been together for four years and share passionate intimacy. They are committed to each other and plan to marry soon. According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, Andrea and Keith's relationship can best be termed as ______.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, consummate love is characterized by the presence of all three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Andrea and Keith's relationship, which includes passionate intimacy and a commitment to marry, fits the description of consummate love.

Question 16

Which kind of love involves high levels of commitment and passion, but low levels of intimacy?

Accepted Answer

Fatuous love is characterized by high levels of commitment and passion but lacks the deep emotional connection and intimacy that other forms of love have. This type of love might be found in whirlwind courtships where commitment and passion are present, but the couple has not developed a deep understanding of each other.

Question 17

Steve and Roshna have been together for four years. They feel intimate and committed toward each other. However, they do not feel the same level of passion they felt at the beginning of the relationship. This scenario exemplifies _______.

Accepted Answer

Companionate love is characterized by intimacy and commitment but lacks the passion that might have been present at the beginning of a relationship. This fits the description of Steve and Roshna's relationship.

Question 18

Which of the following forms of love involves commitment alone, without intimacy of passion?

Accepted Answer

Empty love is characterized by commitment without intimacy or passion. This form of love may be found in relationships that have endured beyond the passion and intimacy once present, leaving only the commitment aspect.

Question 19

Today, single people _______.

Accepted Answer

In recent years, societal perceptions have shifted, and being single is less likely to be viewed as socially inadequate compared to the past.

Question 20

Myra and Richard have been married for a decade. The passion they shared as newlyweds has faded, but they remain best friends and still share every thought with each other. According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, Myra and Richard's relationship can best be termed as _______.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, companionate love is characterized by intimacy and commitment but lacks passion, which aligns with Myra and Richard's relationship as described.

Quiz 14: Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development