A Key Difference Between Agape and Philos as Forms of Love

question 99

Multiple Choice

A key difference between agape and philos as forms of love is:

• A) agape is exclusive and philos is nonexclusive.
• B) agape is only about your spouse and philos is only about your children.
• C) agape indicates a high degree of caring, while philos does not.
• D) agape is not part of American love, but philos is.

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Definitions:

Theory

A general principle or set of principles proposed to explain how a number of separate facts are related.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously.

Inconsistencies

Occurrences of being in conflict or not being consistent in thoughts, behaviors, or actions.

Attitudes

Mental inclinations demonstrated through assessing a specific entity with a certain level of preference or aversion.