Unit 4: Realtionships

Question 1

Who propose the triarchic theory of love?

Answer 1

Robert sternberg

Question 2

What is the definition of love according to the triarchic theory of love?

Answer 2

It is an emotion that goes beyond romantic relationships and can explain different types of interpersonal relationships
It is composed of 3 elements: intimacy, passion & commitment

Question 3

What is intimacy?

Answer 3

Closeness, bonding, connection

Question 4

What is passion

Answer 4

Feelings, attraction & desire

Question 5

What is commitment?

Answer 5

staying & fitting together, taking care & shared goals

Question 6

What is the type of love that includes all 3 elements? (Intimacy, passion & commitment)

Answer 6

Consummate love

Question 7

What is the type of love that does not include any of the 3 elements?

Answer 7

NO love

Question 8

When a relationship includes only intimacy - what type of love is this?

Answer 8

Liking

Question 9

When a relationship includes only passion - what type of love is this?

Answer 9

Infatuation

Question 10

When a relationship includes only PASSION & INTIMACY (no commitment) - what type of love is this?

Answer 10

Romantic love

Question 11

When a relationship includes only INTIMACY & COMMITMENT (no passion) - what type of love is this?

Answer 11

Companionate love

Question 12

When a relationship includes only PASSION & COMMITMENT (no intimacy) - what type of love is this?

Answer 12

Fatuous love

Question 13

What is the critcism of robert sternberg’s triarchic theory of love?

Answer 13

it takes an anarchistic perspective

Question 14

How can distance negatively affect relationships?

Answer 14

It decreases similarities e.g. shared weather, environment, friends, daily activities

Question 15

How can distance positive impact relationships?

Answer 15

Ventilation: for some it can act as Ventilation and allow individuals to invest all their capabilities into the relationship

Question 16

What are the gender differences in the communication style of self-disclosure?

Answer 16

W: use more body language and verbal communication
M: use more non-verbal cues and try to avoid talking directly about feelings

Question 17

How have societal conditions affected gender differences in self-disclosure

Answer 17

M have been socialised to be emotionless & nonexopressive. Being the oposite is portrayed as weak & non masculine

Question 18

What is cognitive dependence?

Answer 18

When individuals in a relationship understand each other cognitive processes (e.g. why they do something, their though processes & perspective)

Question 19

What is emotional dependence?

Answer 19

Being deeply affected by your partners emotions & actions

Question 20

What are some limiations of attachment theory in explaining relationship bhvr/patterns?

Answer 20

It doesn’t consider biological, evolutionary or role-based influences

Question 21

According to Eagly & Wood, what are the gneder diffeences in mate preference?

Answer 21

Men seek fertility, Women seek potect & provide

Question 22

According to Eagly & Wood, how does gender inequality in a society impact mate preferences

Answer 22

Women are less likely to care about signs of economic stability. Men’s preference for attractiveness does not change

Question 23

What are the 3 detemrinants of the iinvestment model of commitment?

Answer 23

Satisfaction
Relative availability of potential partners
investment