Regarding Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, Fatuous Love Involves

question 369

Multiple Choice

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, fatuous love involves

• A) passion only.
• B) passion and commitment.
• C) intimacy and passion.
• D) intimacy, passion, and commitment.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Motives

Drives or urges stemming from external sources that motivate behavior to satisfy a need or achieve a goal.

Bored

A state of feeling disinterested, restless, or unengaged due to a lack of stimulation or interest in the current activity or surroundings.

Habituated

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus or environment over time, leading to a decrease in responsiveness.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle that asserts there is an optimal level of arousal for the best performance of a task: too little arousal can lead to underperformance, while too much can lead to mistakes.