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According to Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, the passion component of love is presumed to possess less _____ and more _____ than the decision/commitment component.

Sexual initiation attempts are usually communicated _____, whereas sexual refusals are usually conveyed _____.

Which of the following characteristics would probably be considered attractive by most adults?: 1) symmetrical features; 2) large eyes; 3) large nose; 4) smallish nose; 5) thinner cheeks; 6) wide smile; 7) prominent cheekbones; 8) “unibrow”; 9) small eyes.

The most attractive faces generally possess _____ features.

C. S. Lewis (1960) developed one of the earliest classification systems for love. According to his theory, which of the following is a variety of love that is based on common interests, cooperation, mutual respect, and understanding?

When Jim and Julie first got married, they had a high rate of sexual activity. Now, 2 years later, they seem to have sex only once in a while or on “special occasions.” Jim and Julie have experienced:

Caroline and Chuck are dating. On Monday, Caroline found out that she didn’t do as well on her exam as she expected to, and Chuck provided her with emotional comfort and support. Assuming that Caroline is not consciously aware of the support provided by Chuck, what is she likely to experience on Tuesday?

What does research on sexual passion generally reveal?

Although passionate love is usually associated with positive emotions, research reveals that one negative emotion in particular is associated with the state of “being in love” with someone. Which emotion?

Theorists suggest that passionate love consists of a number of basic features, including