Some Researchers Have Proposed That During Middle Adulthood, Many Married

question 113

Multiple Choice

Some researchers have proposed that during middle adulthood, many married couples maintain a relationship of companionate love.According to Sternberg's theory, companionate love is best described as a relationship that is __________.

• A)high in intimacy and commitment, and low in passion
• B)low in intimacy and commitment, and high in passion
• C)high in intimacy, low in commitment, and high in passion
• D)low in passion, high in commitment, and low in intimacy

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Definitions:

Sense Of Duty

A moral commitment or obligation to perform or refrain from performing certain actions.

Abuse

The improper treatment of a person or thing, often causing harm or injury, which can be physical, emotional, or in other forms.

Aging Parents

The phase in an individual's and family's life where parents experience the physiological and often psychological changes associated with old age.

Raising Grandchildren

The situation where grandparents are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren, often due to the absence or incapacity of the parents.