Developmental Psychology 140: Module
7: Adulthood
Which of Sternberg's types of love only includes intimacy?
Liking
Define Intimacy
emotional connectedness, involves warm communication
Define Passion
biological closeness, sexual and romantic feelings
Define Commitment
Cognitive component, a decision to stay together
For the following couples, identify which of the following types of love best describes their
relationship: Consummate love, Fatuous, Liking, Romantic or Companionate.......
Halley and Matt are about to celebrate their 6 month anniversary. They have an elaborate
celebration planned, since this anniversary coincides with Valentine's day. They both have a
strong connection to one another, but they haven't communicated any long term plans to one
another.
Romantic
T/F: According to the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, 50% of male
17-year-olds report being sexually active?
False; 30%
For the following couples, Identify which of the following types of love best describes their
relationship: Consummate love, Fatuous, liking, romantic, or Companionate...... Amy and
Max have been married for 5 years. They're still very much in love and make it a point to sit
down and talk with each other every day, and go on romantic dates at least every other
week.
Consummate love
T/F: The General Social Survey indicates that married couples tend to have sex at least
once a week, average 58 times per year.
True
7: Adulthood
Which of Sternberg's types of love only includes intimacy?
Liking
Define Intimacy
emotional connectedness, involves warm communication
Define Passion
biological closeness, sexual and romantic feelings
Define Commitment
Cognitive component, a decision to stay together
For the following couples, identify which of the following types of love best describes their
relationship: Consummate love, Fatuous, Liking, Romantic or Companionate.......
Halley and Matt are about to celebrate their 6 month anniversary. They have an elaborate
celebration planned, since this anniversary coincides with Valentine's day. They both have a
strong connection to one another, but they haven't communicated any long term plans to one
another.
Romantic
T/F: According to the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, 50% of male
17-year-olds report being sexually active?
False; 30%
For the following couples, Identify which of the following types of love best describes their
relationship: Consummate love, Fatuous, liking, romantic, or Companionate...... Amy and
Max have been married for 5 years. They're still very much in love and make it a point to sit
down and talk with each other every day, and go on romantic dates at least every other
week.
Consummate love
T/F: The General Social Survey indicates that married couples tend to have sex at least
once a week, average 58 times per year.
True
