16 Questions
What is the definition of attraction based on the text?
The force that unites people and can grow into an attachment
Which of the following is not cited as a reason for attraction in the text?
Impersonal commitment
What do privacy and intimacy describe in personal relationships according to the text?
Two attributes describing personal relationships
What is love?
An intense, deep affection for another person
What is the Propinquity effect mentioned in the text related to attraction?
Developing a sense of familiarity with people who are close to us
What is the reason behind being attracted to like-minded persons?
Similarity
According to Dr. Gary Chapman, what are the five love languages?
Physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, and receiving gifts
What is the Bureau of the Census definition of a family?
Two or more persons who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption and who live together as one household
What is the Triangular Theory of Love by Sternberg primarily concerned with?
Measuring the dedication and devotion in a relationship
What characterizes true friendship according to the text?
Bondedness, warmth, and closeness without intense passion or long-term commitment
What is the foundation of romantic partnerships?
Affection and trust
What does the text define as the ideal form of love?
Consummate love
What does physical attraction primarily rely on?
Instinct
Which form of love is often found in a marriage where passion has diminished?
Empty love
What characterizes a close tie between two people often built upon mutual experiences and emotional bonding?
Friendship
What expression of attraction is emphasized as important according to the text?
Platonic attraction
Study Notes
Attraction and Relationships
- Attraction is defined as a feeling of being drawn to someone or something, often accompanied by a sense of pleasure or interest.
Reasons for Attraction
- Not cited as a reason for attraction: none mentioned in the text.
- The Propinquity effect is related to attraction, where proximity or geographical closeness increases the likelihood of attraction.
Personal Relationships
- Privacy and intimacy describe the ability to share personal thoughts, feelings, and desires with one another in a close relationship.
Love
- Love is a complex and multifaceted concept, difficult to define.
- According to Dr. Gary Chapman, the five love languages are:
- The Triangular Theory of Love by Sternberg is primarily concerned with the interplay of intimacy, passion, and commitment in forming romantic relationships.
Types of Love
- The ideal form of love is often characterized as a combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment.
- Physical attraction primarily relies on physical characteristics and appearance.
- Companionate love is often found in a marriage where passion has diminished.
Friendship
- True friendship is characterized by a strong bond and emotional connection between two people.
Romantic Partnerships
- The foundation of romantic partnerships is often built on emotional intimacy, trust, and mutual support.
Emotional Bonding
- A close tie between two people is often built upon mutual experiences and emotional bonding.
Important Expressions of Attraction
- Emotional expression and intimate communication are emphasized as important aspects of attraction.
Test your understanding of personal relationships, including the dynamics of attraction, love, and commitment. Explore the attributes of privacy and intimacy in personal relationships, and deepen your knowledge of forming emotional bonds with others.
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