Sampson gets butterflies in his stomach every time he sees his girlfriend Annika. He gets excited whenever he spends time with her and has begun to share more of himself as they have continued to date, but sometimes he still goes out to dinner with his ex-girlfriend, Maura, because he misses spending time with her. According to the triangular theory of love, when it comes to Annika, Sampson is exhibiting:
A) high levels of passion and intimacy, and a low level of commitment.
B) a high level of intimacy and moderate levels of passion and commitment.
C) a high level of passion, a moderate level of intimacy, but little to no commitment.
D) moderate levels of passion, intimacy, and commitment.

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a.Incorrect. Passion is a sense of excitement about the other person, intimacy is a sense of closeness, and commitment is a choice to work to maintain the relationship.
b.Incorrect. Passion is a sense of excitement about the other person, intimacy is a sense of closeness, and commitment is a choice to work to maintain the relationship.
c.Correct. Passion is a sense of excitement about the other person, intimacy is a sense of closeness, and commitment is a choice to work to maintain the relationship.
d.Incorrect. Passion is a sense of excitement about the other person, intimacy is a sense of closeness, and commitment is a choice to work to maintain the relationship.

Sampson Gets Butterflies in His Stomach Every Time He Sees