Lynda and Jake Are in High School and Have Been

question 358

Multiple Choice

Lynda and Jake are in high school and have been good friends for a couple of years, taking the same classes and "hanging out with the same group of friends." However, they have never dated since neither feels any "passion" for the other. They also know that their friendship may weaken next year since they will be attending colleges that are far apart, although they will try to keep in contact through the Internet. According to Robert Sternberg, which type of love do Lynda and Jake possess?

• A)fatuous love
• B)consummate love
• C)liking
• D)empty love

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