Question 1

According to Sternberg, what differentiates romantic love from other kinds of love?

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love identifies passion as a key component that differentiates romantic love from other types of love, which may include intimacy and commitment but lack the intense emotional and physical attraction characteristic of passion.

Question 2

During which era did the idea that romantic love is the most desirable form of love become popular?0

Accepted Answer

The idea that romantic love is the most desirable form of love became popular during the 19th century, particularly with the rise of Romanticism in literature and art. Prior to this, marriages were often arranged for practical or financial reasons rather than based on romantic love.

Question 3

What are the three components of attachment measure by Rubin's "Love Scale"?

Accepted Answer

Rubin's "Love Scale" measures attachment through three components: needing, caring, and trusting. These components focus on the emotional bonds and trust levels in a relationship, rather than the broader aspects of love often included in other models, such as passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Question 4

Thao thinks Nick may like him because they have made prolonged eye contact several times during class. Thao finds himself grabbing an extra soda for Nick, offering him help on his homework, and spending time hanging out after class with him. As he thinks about this, he realizes he is falling for Nick. What theory does this best exemplify?

Accepted Answer

Thao's behavior suggests he is interpreting the prolonged eye contact with Nick as a sign of possible attraction, leading him to engage in cognitive processing about Nick's potential interest and his own feelings towards Nick. This aligns with the cognitive theory of love, which emphasizes the role of thoughts and beliefs in shaping and maintaining relationships.

Question 5

Brian and Ann have been married for over 20 years and they describe their feelings for each other as intimate, trusting, loyal, and romantic. What term best describes their love?

Accepted Answer

The characteristics Brian and Ann describe (intimate, trusting, loyal) are hallmarks of companionate love, which is a long-term, stable type of love that involves deep emotional intimacy, commitment, and affection. Romantic love and passionate love typically involve intense feelings and strong physical attraction that may diminish over time, whereas sacrificial love is characterized by selflessness and putting the needs of the partner before one's own, which is not specifically mentioned in the description of Brian and Ann's love.

Question 6

According to Sternberg's love triangles, what term is used for the absence of the three building blocks of love?

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's love triangles, nonlove is used to describe the absence of the three building blocks of love (intimacy, passion, and commitment). Jealousy and unrequited love can occur in different types of love, while manic love is not one of the categories in Sternberg's theory.

Question 7

"I would do almost anything for her" is an example from which part of Rubin's Love Scale?

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of "caring," as it expresses a willingness to go to great lengths for someone, indicating a deep level of care and concern for their well-being. Rubin's Love Scale measures different aspects of love, and caring is one of the dimensions that reflect the depth of feeling and attachment one has towards another.

Question 8

"If I could never be with ____, I would feel miserable" is an example from which part of Rubin's Love Scale?

Accepted Answer

This statement reflects the aspect of needing in Rubin's Love Scale, indicating a strong desire or dependency on the individual in question.

Question 9

According to Sternberg's research, what is "passion"?

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's research, passion is the initial stage of romantic love that is driven by physical attraction and sexual desire, leading a person to pursue a romantic relationship.

Question 10

What is the term used to describe love that will never be returned?

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe love that will never be returned is "unrequited." A is incorrect because platonic love can be mutual or one-sided but it is not necessarily unrequited. B is incorrect because companionate love refers to a type of love that grows between close friends or family members and is not necessarily romantic. C is incorrect because agape love is selfless, unconditional love and does not necessarily imply unrequited feelings.

Question 11

In some ways, is more difficult to achieve than because the former requires effort, risk, and reciprocity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What method did psychologist John Alan Lee use to identify the six different ways to love which he called "colors" of love?

Accepted Answer

John Alan Lee used the method of collecting statements about love from a wide range of literary sources, both fiction and nonfiction, including works by ancient and modern authors, to identify the six different ways to love, which he termed "colors" of love.

Question 13

When asked to describe his relationship with his partner, Jason says he knew it was love at first sight and that he loves to close his eyes and sense the touch and smell of his lover. According to Lee, what is Jason's love style?

Accepted Answer

Jason's reference to sensing the touch and smell of his lover indicates a strong physical or erotic attraction, which fits the description of the erotic love style according to Lee's theory.

Question 14

What is considered an important component of attraction?

Accepted Answer

Smell, or pheromones, play a significant role in attraction as they can trigger sexual attraction and signal genetic compatibility. However, intimacy, love, and trust are also important components in building and maintaining a romantic relationship.

Question 15

Michelle likes to do sweet and romantic things for her partner. In fact, she will often put her partner's needs above her own. Her partner's happiness is more important than her own. According to Lee, what is Michelle's love style?

Accepted Answer

Michelle's behavior aligns with the characteristics of agape love style, which is characterized by putting the needs and happiness of one's partner above one's own.

Question 16

According to recent research, when people feel loved and can open up and talk with each other, which of the following becomes stronger?

Accepted Answer

Recent research suggests that when people experience a sense of love and connection with others, their immune functioning becomes stronger. This can lead to better physical health and well-being. Religious commitment, financial well-being, and cultural identity are not necessarily related to feeling loved and open with others.

Question 17

According to Sternberg, what best describes intimacy?

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, intimacy refers to feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bonding in a loving relationship. It involves emotional and psychological closeness rather than just physical attraction or sexual desire.

Question 18

What did Robert Sternberg's research propose?

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg's research proposed that love is made up of three different components, which are intimacy, passion, and commitment, and that these components combine in different ways to create different types of love.

Question 19

According to research, what love styles identified by Lee are associated with poorer psychological health?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals who exhibit high levels of manic and ludic love styles tend to have poorer psychological health. Manic love style is characterized by impulsivity, possessiveness, and jealousy, while ludic love style is characterized by a playful and non-committal approach to relationships. These behaviors can lead to anxiety, depression, and relationship instability.

Question 20

Erik says "Love is a shopping list. You go through life trying to find a partner who has all of the items on your list." According to Lee what is Erik's love style?

Accepted Answer

Erik's view that love is a shopping list and the goal is to find a partner who matches all the desired traits aligns with the love style of pragma, which values practical considerations and compatibility over romantic feelings or passion.

Quiz 7: Love and Intimacy