Which of the Following Is Suggested by Sternberg in His

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is suggested by Sternberg in his theory on love?

• A) The different combinations of the three components of love vary over the course of relationships.
• B) Sternberg proposes that love is not a necessary ingredient of marriage.
• C) The love we feel for our parents, other family members, and even some close friends is categorized as passionate love.
• D) Relationships are happiest when the strengths of the various components differ between two partners.

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Definitions:

Social Institutions

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Large-Scale Social Structures

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Midrange Theory

An approach that integrates empiricism and grand theory.

Structural Functionalists

A perspective in sociology that views society as a complex system, where its parts work together to promote stability and social order.