Lesson 3: What is Love Flashcards
1
Q
list the love styles
A
- romantic
- pragmatic
- manic
- companionate
- egoistic
- altruistic
2
Q
who made the love triangle theory
A
robert sternburg
3
Q
who came up with the love styles
A
john lee
4
Q
love triangle theory
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3 ingredients to love:
- passion
- intimacy
- committment
5
Q
love triangle theory: passion
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- intense, romance, attraction
- dopamine (pleasure chemical/reward nd risk) overrides prefrontal cortex+decision making
6
Q
love triangle theory: intimacy
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- closeness, bond, mature, companionate, trust
- oxytocin (bonding chemical) = physical attachment
- takes time
7
Q
love triangle theory: commitment
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- decision to be in relationship
- serotonin (happy chemical) = mood stabilizer
- use prefrontal cortex for decision (pros/cons)
8
Q
which “ingredient” in the love triange theory occurs the fastest?
A
passion
9
Q
example of issues tht can occur at each “ingredient” of the love triangle theory
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- passion: can’t get over ex
- intimacy: trust issues
- commitment: staying in toxic relationship
10
Q
chemicals released in the brain
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- dopamine
- serotonin
- oxytocin
- endorphins
11
Q
dopamine
why does it increase
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- passion, pleasure, risk, excitement
- reward and risk-taking
- increases bc love is new/pleasurable
- reinforcing/addicting
12
Q
serotonin
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- happy, anxiety, sad, satisfied
- impacts mood
- increases when happy and vice-verse
13
Q
oxytocin
when does it increase
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- attachment, intimacy, security, safety
- love/bond
- increases when close connection felt
14
Q
endorphins + example
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- lower stress/relaxation
- pain killer
- i.e. working out w/ partner/kissing
15
Q
diff btween serotonin and endorphins
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- serotonin: emotiona
- endorphins: physical
