The Three Ingredients Identified in Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love

question 63

Multiple Choice

The three ingredients identified in Sternberg's triangular theory of love have somewhat different time courses across the length of romantic relationships. ____ tends to develop first, and ____ tends to develop last.

• A) passion; commitment
• B) passion; intimacy
• C) intimacy; commitment
• D) intimacy; passion

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an outcome is already known, that one would have foreseen it, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" effect.

Stereotypes

Widely held but fixed and oversimplified images or ideas about a particular type of person or thing.

Prejudice

Prejudice is a preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group based on their perceived characteristics, often without proper knowledge.

Bias

A preconceived opinion or inclination towards something or someone, often unfair or prejudicial.