Personal Relationships Flashcards
Refer to close connections between people
Personal relationships
Are not static
Relationships
To like someone and desire to start a relationship with their significant other
Attraction
Where attraction usually starts
Physical attractiveness
Refers to being physically near someone
Proximity
When two people have same attitudes and beliefs
Similarity
Are characteristics in one person that fill a need in the other
Complementary
A strong inclination to like someone because you knew s/he likes you too
Reciprocity of liking
Conceptualized a triangular Theory of love
Robert Sternberg
A strong affection for another person
Love
What is the triangular theory of love
Intimacy, passion and commitment
Feelings of closeness that one has for another person
Intimacy
The physical aspect of love
Passion
Includes the choice one makes about relationship
Commitment
Caused by the human papilloma virus that is the leading cause of cervical cancer
Genital warts