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What is the primary psychological state associated with passionate love?
Which of the following best describes companionate love?
According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory, how many love types can be produced?
What aspect of love does modern research often consider commitment to be?
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What physiological signs are typically associated with passionate love?
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What has been observed about breakup rates between same-sex and different-sex relationships?
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What is one characteristic of passionate love in terms of emotional experience?
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What is a key reason why humans have a need for relationships?
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What are internal working models in the context of attachment?
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What concern is typically associated with heterosexual men regarding commitment?
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Which of the following reflects a possible confusion regarding intersex individuals?
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What do commitment concerns often involve for women and gay men?
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What was a common practice when children were born with ambiguous genitals?
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How do experiences with caregivers influence individuals later in life?
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What percentage represents the likelihood that Mark might identify as a transgender man given the information?
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What key issue arises from altering the genitals of intersex infants?
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Study Notes
The Importance of Relationships
- Humans have a deep-rooted need to belong, a universal desire for social connections
- Relationships contribute to our physical and psychological well-being
- We can fulfill our relational needs through various means
Love
- Love is a complex combination of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors experienced in intimate relationships
- Passionate love is an intense psychological and physiological state that tends to lessen over time
- It involves obsessive thoughts about the partner
- It often leads to a romanticized view of the partner, overlooking flaws
- It is characterized by intense sexual attraction, ecstasy in the partner's presence, and extreme sadness when separated
Subtypes of Love
- Companionate love involves recognizing a partner's imperfections while appreciating their whole character, with a desire to overcome challenges and work on the relationship.
- Passionate love often transitions into companionate love or dissolves within 18 to 30 months.
Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love
- Sternberg's model identifies three main components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment.
- These components combine to create eight distinct love types.
Lee's Styles of Love
- This theory proposes various styles of love, including:
- Eros (Passionate love)
- Ludus (Playful love)
- Storge (Friendship-based love)
- Mania (Possessive love)
- Agape (Selfless love)
- Pragma (Practical love)
Commitment
- In Sternberg's model, commitment falls under love, while modern research suggests it's a separate concept.
- The Investment Model views commitment as the intention to persist in a relationship over time.
Investment Model
- This model examines factors influencing commitment, including:
- Satisfaction: Positive experiences within the relationship
- Alternatives: Availability of other potential partners or relationship options
- Investments: Resources put into the relationship that would be lost if it ended
Commitment in Same-Sex and Different-Sex Relationships
- Some studies suggest that same-sex relationships have a higher breakup rate than different-sex relationships.
- Potential factors include societal stigma, discrimination, and limited legal protections.
Attachment Style
- Attachment theory explores how early childhood experiences with caregivers shape our attachment style.
- These early attachment patterns, known as internal working models, generalize to our relationships with peers later in life.
- Attachment styles significantly influence romantic relationships.
Attachment Across the Lifespan
- Attachment is shaped by the experiences we have with our primary caregivers, leading to internal working models that influence our expectations about relationships throughout life.
- These models then generalize to our interactions with peers and romantic partners.
Commitment Concerns in Relationships
- Heterosexual men: May experience paternal uncertainty, worrying about resources being invested in a potentially non-biological child.
- Heterosexual women and gay men: May be concerned about resource loss if a partner leaves the relationship.
- All individuals: May share concerns about partners' emotional and physical involvement with others.
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Explore the vital role of relationships in human life and their impact on our well-being. Understand the complexities of love, including passionate and companionate love, and how these dynamics shape our connections with others. This quiz will enhance your understanding of relational needs and emotional experiences.
