What Are the Three Components of Sternberg's Theory of Love

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Multiple Choice

What are the three components of Sternberg's Theory of Love?

• A) trust, honesty, and integrity
• B) passion, intimacy, and commitment
• C) loyalty, equality, and devotion
• D) love, respect, and sexuality

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desirable behavior, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable event or outcome after the display of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or undesirable consequence on an individual or animal in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Secondary Reinforcement

A concept in behaviorism where a stimulus reinforces a behavior not because it satisfies a biological need, but because it is associated with a primary reinforcer.