Page 6 Midterms Flashcards
Who made the triangular model of love?
Sternberg
This theory looks at love from a psychometric stance, which means that it is generally concerned about trying to measure love as psychological variable and in determining the various dimensions and facets that love has as experienced by people
Triangular model
What are the three interlocking dimensions of love according to sternberg
Passion
Intimacy
Commitment
Refers to the physical/ emotional aspect
Passion
Pertains to the psychological/ relational aspect
Intimacy
The agency component, that is the choice we make with regards to engaging and maintaining the loving relationship.
Commitment
There is only passion but no other components
Infatuation
When there is only intimacy but no other components
Liking
When there is only commitment
Empty love
There is passion and intimacy
Romantic love
Passion and commitment
Lucid love
Intimacy and commitment
Friendly love
When all three components are present
Consummate love
What are the two general types of love according to Hatfield and rapson?
Romantic and companionate love
Is characterized by intense passion and state of intense longing for union with your partner
Romantic love
Is characterized by intense intimacy, emotional closeness, which is also characteristic of liking.
Companionate love
Various ways through which we give and receive love.
Love language
A world renowned author, suggested that people have various ways through which we give and receive love.
Gary Chapman
Verbally express their thoughts and feelings of love towards the people they love,
Words of affirmation
