Robert Sternberg had his own theory on love. He developed his triangular theory of love that consists of three dimensions; passion‚ intimacy‚ and commitment. First is passion. Passion is a powerful and sometimes uncontrollable emotion. It is an intense pining to become one with another. To have passion with another you experience fire‚ excitement‚ arousal‚ affection‚ sexual love‚ and strong felt emotion. Passion is one of the key factors in a romantic love‚ when passion is the only thing present
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Personality Research (Inc.) B DESCRIBING THE NEOCLASSICAL PSYCHE EMBEDDED IN STERNBERG S TRIANGULAR THEORY OF LOVE RHETT DIESSNER‚ NELLIE FROST‚ AND TITUS SMITH Lewis-Clark State College‚ Lewiston‚ ID‚ USA Stemberg ’s Triangular Theory of Love was examined to identify the structure of the psyche implied in that theory‚ Stemberg ’s theory posits three components of human functioning to explain the phenomenon of love in close relationships: intimacy‚ passion‚ and commitment. Analysis of these three
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Romeo and Juliet fight for their extravagant love for each other. Illustrated through Romeo And Juliet William Shakespeare is able to compose a story about two lovers who end their lives because of their insane love for each other. With many awards and honors‚ Shakespeare an English poet and playwright‚ is known as one of the world’s uttermost outstanding poets. Furthermore‚ in the article “Triangular Theory of love‚” Robert Sternberg explains the idea of love through a geometric‚ three basic components
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Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love In 1986‚ a psychologist Robert Sternberg proposed the triangular theory of love. This theory explains the topic of love in an interpersonal relationship. The three components of love according to the theory are intimacy‚ passion‚ and decision/commitment. Different stages and types of love can be explained as different combinations of these three elements. Intimacy encompasses feelings of attachment‚ closeness‚ connectedness and bondedness. Passion
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PHL IV Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love In 1986‚ a psychologist Robert Sternberg proposed the triangular theory of love. This theory explains the topic of love in an interpersonal relationship. The three components of love according to the theory are intimacy‚ passion‚ and commitment. Different stages and types of love can be explained as different combinations of these three elements develop. Let’s define each of the components of love. Intimacy is the feeling of attachment
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Writing Assignment Gary C. Sanders‚ Sr. Professor Thomas Dunn‚ Instructor Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love I was most impressed with Professor Robert J. Sternberg’s Theory of love which simply states that love is made up of three interconnected components: intimacy‚ passion and decision/commitment. They are thought of as the triangular effect that displays intimacy in terms of closeness‚ bonding and warmth. It also shows passion as the sexual feelings and desires brought on and it
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Marina Burgos Theory of Love PSY/220 9/1/13 Diane Winn-Clouse Part I The three dimensions of love are; Intimacy‚ passion‚ and commitment‚ according to Sternberg’s “Triangulor Theory of Love” (1986‚ 1987). These are the three ingredients that are defined to love. In our readings this week it is explained to us about different types of love that either include one or two of these dimensions‚ with the possibility of all three; Positive Psychology chapter 11 (Close Relationships
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Topic: The Triangular Theory of Love by Psychologist‚ Robert Sternberg. General Purpose: To Inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on the “Triangular Theory of Love”‚ as it is characterized by a triangle in the context of interpersonal relationships‚ by three parts and in varying combinations of the seven forms of love. Central Idea (Topical Order): The measure of love a person encounters is dependent on the authentic strength of the three components; intimacy‚ passion and commitment
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Running Head: LOVE What’s Love Got to Do with It? Kathryn Barr Dr. Salome Dubenetzky PSY 301 January 7‚ 2013 LOVE Attraction is defined as a person or thing that draws‚ attracts‚ allures‚ or entices; a characteristic or quality that provides pleasure‚ an attractive feature. Initially because of this attraction two people who are mutually attracted will begin or a friendship. In the beginning of a relationship love is strong and it
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SUMMARY: Robert Sternberg an American psychologist gave us the Triarchic Theory of Love. Wherein he shows us the different components of love‚ namely: intimacy‚ passion and decision/ commitment. This theory shows that love can be understood in terms of the three components‚ and they can be viewed as forming the triangle. Intimacy acts as the top vertex of the triangle‚ passion acts as the left point of the triangle and decision/commitment acts as the right point of the triangle. According to Sternberg
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