Question 1

According to Sternberg, love relies on three primary elements: intimacy, __________, and commitment.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, the three components are intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Question 2

Within Sternberg's triangular model of love, the __________ component includes trust, caring, warmth, and honesty.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's triangular model of love identifies intimacy as the component that encompasses feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bondedness in loving relationships, which includes trust, caring, warmth, and honesty.

Question 3

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the _____________ component involves sexual desire and physical attraction.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the passion component is associated with physical attraction and sexual desire.

Question 4

Grayson thinks Dylan is very attractive and finds herself thinking about his smile (and his terrific body) constantly. Grayson's feelings for Dylan best typify the _________ component of love in Sternberg's model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Grayson thinks Dylan is very attractive and...

Question 5

When we feel chemistry for someone, Sternberg says we are high in

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's theory of love, feeling chemistry for someone is associated with high levels of passion.

Question 6

Elizabeth likes that she can tell Blake anything, and for him, the feeling is mutual. According to Sternberg, Elizabeth and Blake are high in the ________ component of love.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, the intimacy component refers to feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bondedness in loving relationships. Elizabeth and Blake's ability to share anything with each other and the mutual understanding they have indicates a high level of intimacy in their relationship.

Question 7

Darren has asked his fiancée to marry him, and she has agreed. According to Sternberg, Darren's conscious decision to maintain this relationship over the long term is also known as

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, commitment is the component that represents the decision to maintain a relationship over the long term.

Question 8

Strong attraction or passion for another without intimacy or commitment is also known as

Accepted Answer

Infatuation is characterized by a strong passion or attraction to someone without intimacy or commitment, often occurring in the early stages of a relationship or when one person admires another from a distance.

Question 9

When intimacy is the only component present, Sternberg refers to the relationship style as

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love identifies "liking" as the type of love that exists when intimacy is the only component present, without passion or commitment.

Question 10

The three primary elements of intimacy, passion, and commitment are often thought of as the ___________, physical, and cognitive aspects of love.

Accepted Answer

The three primary elements of intimacy, passion, and commitment are often thought of as the emotional, physical, and cognitive aspects of love, respectively. Intimacy relates to the emotional connection, passion to the physical attraction, and commitment to the cognitive decision to stay together.

Question 11

By combining the primary elements of intimacy and passion, you get the ________ pattern of loving.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, the combination of intimacy and passion leads to romantic love.

Question 12

Xavier is committed to his relationship with Augusta even though he no longer feels passion and intimacy with her. This is also known as __________ love.

Accepted Answer

Empty love is characterized by commitment without passion or intimacy, which aligns with Xavier's feelings towards Augusta.

Question 13

Mr. and Mrs. Stevens have been married for 35 years. Their kids think their relationship is without passion and intimacy or typical of __________ love, when, in fact, it is full of intimacy and commitment, which is indicative of __________ love.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) empty; companionate. This is because the description given matches the characteristics of companionate love, which is defined by deep affection, strong emotional bonds, and commitment, but might lack the passionate, fiery elements often associated with romantic or passionate love. "Empty love" is characterized by commitment without intimacy or passion, which is not applicable in this case.

Question 14

When couples have relationships that include intimacy and commitment but no passion, Sternberg refers to it as __________ love.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love identifies companionate love as a type of love characterized by intimacy and commitment but lacking in passion. This form of love is often found in long-term friendships and marriages where the initial passion has faded, but a deep bond and commitment remain.

Question 15

Sammy and Deidre married within six weeks of meeting. Their relationship has commitment and passion, but no intimacy. It is also known as ________ love.

Accepted Answer

Fatuous love is characterized by commitment and passion without intimacy, which matches the description of Sammy and Deidre's relationship.

Question 16

According to Sternberg, __________ relationships are made up of all three elements of love.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, consummate love is made up of all three elements of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Question 17

Compared to Sternberg's perspective on love relationships, Lee focuses on

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compared to Sternberg's perspective on love relationships,...

Question 18

According to Lee, _________ love focuses primarily on physical attraction and has a strong sense of passion.

Accepted Answer

Eros love is characterized by its focus on physical attraction and passion, distinguishing it from other types of love by its intensity and emphasis on romance and physical connection.

Question 19

Individuals who see love as a game of skill and strategy have a _________ love style.

Accepted Answer

Ludus is the love style that views love as a game, where strategy and skill are key components. This contrasts with other love styles that may emphasize romance, friendship, or passion.

Question 20

According to Lee, the ludus lover is interested in a relationship high in

Accepted Answer

Lee's typology of love styles describes the ludus lover as treating love as a game, emphasizing fun and casual relationships without deep emotional attachment, hence the association with game-playing.

Quiz 11: Key Concepts in Intimate Relationships