Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rubin's "Love Scale" measures the components of attachment as needing, caring, and trusting.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Unrequited love refers to feelings of love that are not reciprocated by the object of the affection. It is often characterized by sadness, longing, and unfulfilled desire.

Question 3

How did John Alan Lee identify the six different ways to love,which he called "colours" of love?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

What is another term for conjugal love?

Accepted Answer

Conjugal love refers to the intimate and passionate love shared between married partners. Companionate love is a term used to describe the deep emotional bond and affection shared between long-term committed partners, often after the initial passion and intensity of romantic love has faded. Therefore, B (companionate) is the best choice as it also relates to long-term love and commitment. The other options (A, C, D) do not accurately describe conjugal love.

Question 5

Which part of Rubin's Love Scale asks the respondent to complete the following sentence: "I feel very possessive about _____"?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which part of Rubin's Love Scale asks the respondent to complete the following sentence: "If I could never be with ____,I would feel miserable"?

Accepted Answer

The statement "If I could never be with ____, I would feel miserable" relates to the 'needing' component of Rubin's Love Scale, which measures the desire and necessity to be with the loved one.

Question 7

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

Companionate love refers to a type of love that is characterized by intimacy, trust, loyalty, and deep affection for one's partner. It is a long-term love that often develops as a result of a deep friendship and shared experiences over time. This description aligns well with what Brian and Ann describe as their feelings for each other. Romantic love and passionate love tend to be more intense and focused on physical attraction and infatuation, whereas sacrificial love involves making sacrifices for one's partner without expecting anything in return.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

According to research, both manic and ludic love styles identified by Lee are associated with poorer psychological health. The manic love style is characterized by intense highs and lows, while the ludic love style is more focused on the fun and excitement of relationships rather than emotional connection. Both of these love styles have been found to be linked to greater anxiety, jealousy, and overall dissatisfaction in relationships.

Question 9

What did Robert Sternberg's research propose?

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg's research proposed that love is made up of three different elements combined in different ways: intimacy, passion, and commitment. This theory is known as the Triangular Theory of Love.

Question 10

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 feel the touch and smell of his lover.According to Lee,what is Jason's love style?

Accepted Answer

Jason's love style is characterized by physical attraction and sensory experience, which aligns with the erotic love style.

Question 11

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 love style is characterized by putting her partner's needs above her own and valuing her partner's happiness more than her own, which aligns with the agape love style.

Question 12

According to Sternberg,how is intimacy best described?

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, intimacy is described as involving feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bonding in a loving relationship. It is one of the three elements of love along with passion and commitment.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that when people feel loved and have open communication with others, their immune functioning increases. This is because the release of stress hormones is reduced, which can weaken the immune system. Other options such as religious commitment, financial well-being, and cultural identity may not necessarily become stronger as a result of feeling loved and having open communication.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Nonlove is the absence of the three building blocks of love in Sternberg's love triangles. Neither intimacy, commitment, nor passion is present in nonlove. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A (jealousy) and option D (manic love) have no direct relation with the absence of building blocks of love. Option B (unrequited love) means that one person loves another who does not return that love, so it is not the absence of all three building blocks of love.

Question 15

According to the text,how does a couple's score on Rubin's love scale correlate with their behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Higher scores on Rubin's love scale are associated with a greater likelihood of marriage, as the scale measures romantic love and attachment, which are important factors in the decision to marry.

Question 16

When did the idea that romantic love is the most desirable form of love become popular?

Accepted Answer

The idea that romantic love is the most desirable form of love became popular in the nineteenth century with the rise of the Romantic movement, which emphasized the importance of emotion and individual experience. Prior to this, love was often seen as a duty or obligation rather than a romantic ideal.

Question 17

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 of love as finding a partner who meets a specific list of criteria aligns with pragma love style, which emphasizes practicality and compatibility in a relationship.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Tess has enjoyed trying to seduce Sam over the past four months.She is also in several other relationships.What is the term for the type of love Tess is showing for Sam?

Accepted Answer

The type of love Tess is showing for Sam is ludus, which is characterized by a playful and flirtatious approach to love and a tendency to be involved in multiple relationships at once.

Question 20

Which of Sternberg's types of love involves passion but not intimacy or commitment?

Accepted Answer

Infatuation involves strong feelings of passion without the presence of intimacy or commitment.

Quiz 12: Love and Intimacy