Question 1

According to Sternberg, the form of love that only includes passion is referred to as _____ love, while the love that only includes commitment is referred to as _____ love.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, infatuated love is characterized by passion alone, while empty love is characterized by commitment alone.

Question 2

Commitment refers to

Accepted Answer

Commitment refers to the decision to stay in a long-term relationship with another person, even during difficult times. It involves a sense of dedication and obligation to one's partner.

Question 3

The determination to stay in a long-term relationship with another person is known as

Accepted Answer

The determination to stay in a long-term relationship with another person is known as commitment. Intimacy and passion are components of Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, but they do not necessarily indicate a commitment to staying in a long-term relationship. Romantic love may include feelings of intimacy, passion, and commitment, but it is not a specific term used to describe the determination to stay in a long-term relationship.

Question 4

According to Sternberg, friends who do not feel passion for each other and are not determined to go to great lengths to stay in a long-term relationship with each other are experiencing which type of love?

Accepted Answer

Liking is a type of love that is characterized by feelings of affection and respect, but does not involve passion or a strong commitment to a long-term relationship.

Question 5

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, liking involves

Accepted Answer

Liking involves intimacy only, according to Sternberg's triangular theory of love. Liking is a type of interpersonal relationship where there is a mutual feeling of affection and comfort without any romantic or sexual attraction. Therefore, it does not involve passion or commitment.

Question 6

Lynda and Jake are high schoolers who have been good friends for a couple of years at school, taking the same classes and "hanging out with the same group of friends." However, they have never dated since neither feels any "passion" for the other.They also know that their friendship may weaken next year since they will be attending colleges that are far apart, although they will try to keep in communication by the Internet.According to Robert Sternberg, which type of love do Lynda and Jake possess?

Accepted Answer

Lynda and Jake possess liking, which is characterized by friendship and mutual respect, but not by passion or commitment.

Question 7

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, infatuated love involves

Accepted Answer

Infatuated love is defined by passion, but not intimacy or commitment, according to Sternberg's triangular theory of love.

Question 8

Intimacy refers to

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intimacy refers to
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Question 9

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, nonlove involves

Accepted Answer

Nonlove is the absence of all three components of love, namely intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Question 10

Robert Sternberg created the influential

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg created the triangular theory of love, which describes love as having three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. This theory is widely used in the field of psychology and has had a significant influence on the study of love and relationships. Options A, B, and D are not related to Sternberg's work on love and relationships.

Question 11

According to Robert Sternberg, different forms of love arise from different combinations of which three components?

Accepted Answer

According to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, there are three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Different combinations of these components result in different forms of love, such as romantic love (intimacy + passion), companionate love (intimacy + commitment), and consummate love (intimacy + passion + commitment). Therefore, choice A (intimacy, passion, and commitment) is the correct answer.

Question 12

Tia and Emmanuel have been dating for several months.They spend almost all their time together and enjoy each other's company as feeling a great deal of passion for each other.However, neither one has decided whether the other is the person they want to spend the rest of their life with.According to Robert Sternberg, which type of love do Tia and Emmanuel possess?

Accepted Answer

Tia and Emmanuel possess romantic love, which is characterized by strong feelings of passion and intimacy, but without the commitment necessary for a long-term relationship.

Question 13

According to Robert Sternberg, different forms of love arise from different combinations of three basic components.Which of the following is NOT one of those components?

Accepted Answer

The three components according to Robert Sternberg's theory of love are intimacy, passion, and commitment. Affiliation is not included as one of the basic components of love in his theory.

Question 14

Passion refers to

Accepted Answer

Passion refers to deep emotional and/or sexual feelings for another person.

Question 15

Feelings of connectedness and affection for another person is known as

Accepted Answer

Intimacy refers to the emotional connection and closeness felt between two individuals. It is one component of the triangular theory of love, along with passion and commitment.

Question 16

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, companionate love involves

Accepted Answer

Companionate love is characterized by intimacy and commitment, but lacks passion. This type of love is often found in long-term relationships where the initial passion has faded but a deep emotional connection remains.

Question 17

Deep emotional and/or sexual feelings for another person is called

Accepted Answer

Deep emotional and/or sexual feelings for another person are represented by passion in Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love. Intimacy and commitment are the other two components of the theory. Romantic love is a broader term that can refer to various types of love, including but not limited to Sternberg's theory.

Question 18

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, empty love involves

Accepted Answer

Empty love involves commitment only, without intimacy or passion.

Question 19

Arlo and Margaret have been married for 30 years.Since their children left home, they have nothing to talk about.It is almost like two "strangers" living in the same household, each with their own interests.The passion has also waned in their relationship.Both have contemplated divorce, but have decide to stay married because of children and because it would be so hard to divide their accumulated possessions and to start over again.According to Robert Sternberg, which type of love do Arlo and Margaret possess?

Accepted Answer

Arlo and Margaret's relationship is characterized by a lack of passion and intimacy, with only commitment remaining, which aligns with Sternberg's concept of "empty love."

Question 20

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, romantic love involves

Accepted Answer

Romantic love, according to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, is characterized by the combination of intimacy and passion. This type of love involves a deep connection and physical attraction but does not necessarily include the long-term commitment aspect.

Quiz 17: Extension A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

According to Sternberg, the form of love that only includes passion is referred to as _ love, while the love that only includes commitment is referred to as _ love.