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What does commitment mean in the context of long-term relationships?

Commitment refers to the pledge to love someone over the long run, sustaining the relationship through fluctuations in passion and intimacy.

What percentage of couples were married in Canada in 2021?

77%

How is 'liking' defined in Sternberg's theory of love?

'Liking' is characterized by intimacy alone, without passion or commitment, and reflects most friendships.

According to the Ontario Family Law Act, how long must partners live together to be considered common law?

<p>At least 3 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of 'infatuation' according to Sternberg?

<p>Infatuation is defined by passion alone without commitment or intimacy, leading to heightened physiological and emotional arousal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rights do common law partners have regarding division of property upon separation?

<p>They do not have an automatic right to half of the assets; they can only claim shared property equally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the nature of 'empty love' in Sternberg's theory.

<p>Empty love consists only of commitment, without passion or intimacy, often seen in couples who stay together for practical reasons after losing emotional connection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a common law partner's right to inherit property if their partner dies without including them in a will?

<p>They have no intrinsic right to inherit any property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 'romantic love' from other forms in Sternberg's framework?

<p>Romantic love combines both passion and intimacy but lacks commitment, often experienced as intense and joyful but not lasting long.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does 'companionate love' differ from 'fatuous love'?

<p>Companionate love combines intimacy and commitment without passion, while fatuous love involves passion and commitment without intimacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) based on the Statistics Canada definition?

<p>Violent offences that occur between current and former partners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the RCMP define harm caused by an intimate partner?

<p>As harm that often results from an attempt to gain or assert power or control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a general characteristic of relationships displaying 'fatuous love'?

<p>Fatuous love often involves a 'whirlwind' courtship where passion develops rapidly alongside commitment, but intimacy may be lacking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of violence are included in the definitions of IPV?

<p>Psychological, physical, and sexual violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might arranged marriages evolve into 'romantic love' over time?

<p>Arranged marriages can develop passion and intimacy as partners grow closer, transitioning into 'romantic love' despite initially lacking those elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What data source was used to explore experiences of IPV among different Canadian population groups?

<p>The 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces (SSPPS).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components of consummate love according to Sternberg?

<p>The three components are passion, intimacy, and commitment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Sternberg differentiate between infatuation and romantic love?

<p>Infatuation includes passion but lacks intimacy and commitment, while romantic love includes both passion and intimacy without commitment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might living together before marriage be viewed as beneficial?

<p>It may help couples better understand each other's habits and compatibility before fully committing to marriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What trends does the 2021 Census of Population reveal about common-law couples in Canada?

<p>It shows a significant increase in common-law couples, with 79% of individuals aged 20 to 24 living with a common-law partner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the percentage increase in common-law couples in Canada from 1981 to 2021?

<p>The number of common-law couples increased by 447% during that time period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What roles do passion and intimacy play in companionate love according to Sternberg?

<p>In companionate love, there is intimacy and commitment, but no passion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people aged 55 to 69 were in common-law relationships in 2021?

<p>In 2021, 16% of people aged 55 to 69 were in common-law relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be a reason for the rise in living together before marriage?

<p>The rise may be attributed to changing cultural attitudes towards cohabitation and a desire for trial partnerships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the due date for peer evaluations after a presentation?

<p>Peer evaluations are due a week after the presentation unless presenting on the last day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are the learning activities for the last presentations due?

<p>The learning activities for the last presentations are due within 2 days by 11:59pm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage weight of worksheets and participation in the overall grading?

<p>Worksheets and participation are worth 10% of the overall grade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must students do to receive a grade for their peer evaluations?

<p>Students must hand in their peer evaluations to receive a grade for this portion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required from students regarding attendance during presentations?

<p>Students are required to attend each presentation as an audience member.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines psychological violence in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV)?

<p>Psychological violence involves abuse targeting a person's emotional, mental, or financial well-being, as well as their personal freedom or sense of safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List three types of physical violence as described in the survey of safety.

<p>Three types of physical violence include being slapped, being threatened with a weapon, and being choked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) like between men and women according to self-reports?

<p>The prevalence of self-reporting IPV is similar for both men and women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why women are disproportionately affected by severe forms of intimate partner violence.

<p>Women are more likely to experience frequent instances of violence, injury, and severe negative physical and emotional consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canadian women have reported experiencing some type of abuse in intimate relationships?

<p>Approximately 44% of women, or about 6.2 million women aged 15 and older, have reported experiencing some type of abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify two common forms of sexual violence mentioned in the context of IPV.

<p>Two common forms of sexual violence include sexual assault and being forced to perform unwanted sex acts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of behaviors that fall under psychological violence?

<p>Examples of behaviors include jealousy, name-calling, stalking, and manipulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the survey, what role does intimate partner violence play in homicide rates among women in Canada?

<p>Homicide data show that women victims are more likely to be killed by an intimate partner than by any other perpetrator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sternberg's Theory of Love

  • Love is characterized by three elements: passion, intimacy, and commitment.
  • Sternberg combines these elements into seven forms of love.

Liking

  • The love type characterized by intimacy alone, without passion or commitment.
  • Represents the kind of love typically found in friendships.

Infatuation

  • Passion alone, without intimacy or commitment.
  • Involves significant physiological and emotional arousal but lacks emotional closeness or commitment.

Empty Love

  • Commitment alone, without passion or intimacy.
  • Often describes couples who have been married for a long time and lost the passion and intimacy they once had.

Romantic Love

  • A combination of passion and intimacy, but lacking commitment.
  • Typically intense and joyful, but rarely lasts long.

Companionate Love

  • Combines intimacy and commitment but lacks passion.
  • Applies to couples whose passion may have faded, but they maintain other qualities of their love.

Fatuous (Foolish) Love

  • Involves passion and commitment without intimacy.
  • Characterized by a "whirlwind" courtship, where two people fall passionately in love and get married quickly, without getting to know each other well.

Consummate Love

  • Integrates all three elements: passion, intimacy, and commitment.
  • Represents the ideal for many people.

Common-law Relationships in Canada

  • Nearly one-quarter of Canadian couples are living in common-law relationships.
  • A significant increase in common-law couples between 1981 and 2021, much faster than the growth in married couples over the same period.

Common-law Relationships in Ontario

  • In Ontario, individuals are considered common-law partners if they have lived together for at least 3 years, unless they have a child together and have cohabited in a relationship of some permanence for at least 1 year.
  • Common-law partners do not automatically have an entitlement to half of the assets accumulated during the relationship in Ontario.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

  • IPV includes psychological, physical, and sexual violence.
  • The prevalence of self-reported IPV is similar for both men and women, but women experience the most severe forms of IPV disproportionately.

Psychological Violence

  • Involves abuse targeting a person's emotional, mental, or financial well-being, or impedes their personal freedom or sense of safety.
  • Examples include jealousy, name-calling, stalking, harassment, manipulation, confinement, and property damage.

Physical Violence

  • Includes physical assault or the threat of physical assault.
  • Examples include throwing items at the victim, threatening with a weapon, slapping, beating, and choking.

Sexual Violence

  • Includes sexual assault or threats of sexual assault.
  • Examples include being forced to perform sex acts the victim does not want to perform and forcing or attempting to force the victim to have sex.

IPV Prevalence and Impact

  • Women experience IPV at higher rates, particularly in relation to the most severe forms and consequences.
  • Women are more likely to experience more frequent instances of violence, sustained injuries, and negative physical and emotional consequences than men.
  • Women make up the majority of victims reported in IPV cases.
  • Homicide data show that women are more likely to be killed by an intimate partner than any other perpetrator.

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Test your knowledge on Sternberg's Theory of Love, which identifies three core elements: passion, intimacy, and commitment. Explore the seven forms of love that arise from different combinations of these elements, such as liking, infatuation, and companionate love. This quiz will help you deepen your understanding of the complexities of love relationships.

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