Paul is surprised when Marie tells him that she and Gerry are getting engaged and will be married in January.Paul is surprised because he hadn't realized that the relationship had reached the ____ component of Sternberg's theory of love.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's theory of love, there are three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Commitment refers to the decision to love and stay with the partner long-term. Paul's surprise indicates that he was not aware that Marie and Gerry had reached this level of commitment, making B the best choice.

Paul Is Surprised When Marie Tells Him That She and Gerry