Unit 4: Realtionships Flashcards
(23 cards)
Who propose the triarchic theory of love?
Robert sternberg
What is the definition of love according to the triarchic theory of love?
It is an emotion that goes beyond romantic relationships and can explain different types of interpersonal relationships
It is composed of 3 elements: intimacy, passion & commitment
What is intimacy?
Closeness, bonding, connection
What is passion
Feelings, attraction & desire
What is commitment?
staying & fitting together, taking care & shared goals
What is the type of love that includes all 3 elements? (Intimacy, passion & commitment)
Consummate love
What is the type of love that does not include any of the 3 elements?
NO love
When a relationship includes only intimacy - what type of love is this?
Liking
When a relationship includes only passion - what type of love is this?
Infatuation
When a relationship includes only PASSION & INTIMACY (no commitment) - what type of love is this?
Romantic love
When a relationship includes only INTIMACY & COMMITMENT (no passion) - what type of love is this?
Companionate love
When a relationship includes only PASSION & COMMITMENT (no intimacy) - what type of love is this?
Fatuous love
What is the critcism of robert sternberg’s triarchic theory of love?
it takes an anarchistic perspective
How can distance negatively affect relationships?
It decreases similarities e.g. shared weather, environment, friends, daily activities
How can distance positive impact relationships?
Ventilation: for some it can act as Ventilation and allow individuals to invest all their capabilities into the relationship
What are the gender differences in the communication style of self-disclosure?
W: use more body language and verbal communication
M: use more non-verbal cues and try to avoid talking directly about feelings
How have societal conditions affected gender differences in self-disclosure
M have been socialised to be emotionless & nonexopressive. Being the oposite is portrayed as weak & non masculine
What is cognitive dependence?
When individuals in a relationship understand each other cognitive processes (e.g. why they do something, their though processes & perspective)
What is emotional dependence?
Being deeply affected by your partners emotions & actions
What are some limiations of attachment theory in explaining relationship bhvr/patterns?
It doesn’t consider biological, evolutionary or role-based influences
According to Eagly & Wood, what are the gneder diffeences in mate preference?
Men seek fertility, Women seek potect & provide
According to Eagly & Wood, how does gender inequality in a society impact mate preferences
Women are less likely to care about signs of economic stability. Men’s preference for attractiveness does not change
What are the 3 detemrinants of the iinvestment model of commitment?
Satisfaction
Relative availability of potential partners
investment
