Your friend surprised you when he told you that, after only a year, he was getting divorced. When you asked what happened, he said, "The spark just wasn't there anymore." Is this statement consistent with theory and research? Explain

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: This statement reflects the finding that passion fades most quickly over time compared to the other two components of Sternberg's theory: intimacy and commitment.

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When Erin and Brooke willingly comply, their parents are likely to be warm and gentle in the future. This is an example of a(n) __________ influence between parents and their children

A) direct B) coparenting C) maladaptive D) indirect

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Amenorrhea is common among women athletes who have a low body fat level

a. True b. False

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A pattern that describes changes in an individual over many years in called a(n)

A) developmental trajectory. B) internalizing problem. C) externalizing problem. D) internal working model.

Psychology