A ________ Is a Mental Blueprint of Sorts That We

question 29

Multiple Choice

A ________ is a mental blueprint of sorts that we carry internally, and presents an image of the "ideal" love relationship that is shaped by our experiences with love in infancy and early childhood. It is also informed by the attitudes of love and sexuality of our parents or primary caregivers.

• A) love map
• B) prototype
• C) genogram
• D) love story

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