young adulthood and middle adulthood Flashcards
immune cells produced by the thymus that fight disease in the body
T cells
immune cells that originate in bone marrow and produce antibodies that destroy bacteria and
viruses
B cells
amount of energy the body uses when at rest
basal metabolic rate (BMR)
exercise that involves vigorous movement that substantially elevates the heart rate for at least 30
minutes
aerobic exercise
brain chemicals that provide a pleasurable feeling and increase wellbeing
endorphins
Sternberg’s theory that different types of love involve combining three fundamental qualities in
different ways:passion, intimacy and commitment
triangular theory of love
combines passion and intimacy, but without commitment. This is the kind of love
people mean when they talk about being ‘in love’. It is often experienced as intense and joyful, but
it rarely lasts long
Romantic love
combines intimacy and commitment, but without passion. It may be applied to
married or long-term couples who have gradually decreased in their passion for each other but
have maintained the other qualities of their love. It could also be applied to unusually close
friendships, as well as to close family relationships.
companionate love
involves passion and commitment without
intimacy. This kind of love would apply to a ‘whirlwind’ courtship where two people meet, fall
passionately in love and get married, all within a few weeks, before they even have time to know
each other well.
fatuous (which means ‘silly’ or ‘foolish’)
love
integrates all three aspects of love into the ultimate love relationship. Of course,
even if consummate love is reached in a relationship, over time passion may fade, or intimacy may
falter, or commitment may be betrayed. But this is the kind of love that represents the ideal for
many people
Consummate love
