15 Questions
What is the definition of 'relationship'?
A connection formed by emotional bonds and interaction, especially among friends, lovers, and family members
What is the force that unites people and can grow into an attachment which eventually leads to commitment?
Attraction
What do we develop with people who are close to us, leading to a sense of familiarity?
Propinquity effect
What connotes positive health and reproductive fitness and can lead to attraction?
Physical attractiveness
What does 'love' refer to?
An intense, deep affection for another person
What are the two attributes describing personal relationships and level of commitment to another person/s?
Privacy and Intimacy
What is Dr. Gary Chapman's concept of love languages?
Different expressions of love based on different personalities
Which type of love is characterized by a feeling of devotion or adoration toward God?
Companionate Love
According to the Bureau of the Census, how is family defined?
Two or more persons related by birth or adoption, living together as one household
What is the characteristic of a romantic partnership?
Built upon mutual experiences and shared interests
What is the main premise of Dr. Gary Chapman's love-concept?
Different people express love in different ways based on personalities
What distinguishes liking from other types of love?
Characterizes true friendship without intense passion or long-term commitment
What characterizes empty love?
The commitment remains, but the intimacy and passion have died
What does physical attraction primarily depend on?
Instinct
What characterizes companionate love?
'Often found in marriage in which passion has gone out of the relationship'
Study Notes
Definition of Relationship and Love
- A relationship is defined as the connection between people, which can grow into an attachment leading to commitment.
- Love refers to the strong affection or attachment between people, connoting positive health and reproductive fitness, and can lead to attraction.
Characteristics of Personal Relationships
- Intimacy and commitment are the two attributes that describe personal relationships and the level of commitment to another person or people.
Dr. Gary Chapman's Love Languages
- Dr. Gary Chapman's concept of love languages suggests that people express and receive love in different ways, including words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.
Types of Love
- Agape love is characterized by a feeling of devotion or adoration, typically toward God.
- Liking is distinguished from other types of love by its lack of intensity or passion.
- Empty love is characterized by a lack of intimacy and passion.
- Companionate love is characterized by a combination of intimacy and commitment.
Romantic Partnerships
- A romantic partnership is characterized by a strong emotional connection and physical attraction between two people.
Family Definition
- According to the Bureau of the Census, a family is defined as a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together.
Physical Attraction
- Physical attraction primarily depends on the physical characteristics of the individual, such as physical appearance and biology.
Dr. Gary Chapman's Love Concept
- The main premise of Dr. Gary Chapman's love concept is that people express and receive love in different ways, and understanding these love languages can improve relationships.
Test your knowledge about personal relationships, the dynamics of attraction, love, and commitment in the context of personal development. Explore the various kinds of personal relationships and the attributes defining them.
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