Asked by Simon Banuelos on Apr 29, 2024

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Mark and Tracy are close friends from second grade. They share their feelings with each other, but they lack passion or commitment. According to Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love, Mark and Tracy's love is a form of _________.

A) empty love
B) infatuation
C) liking
D) fatuous love

Sternberg's Triangular Model

A theory of love proposed by psychologist Robert Sternberg, characterizing love in terms of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Liking

A feeling of fondness or affection towards someone or something.

Infatuation

An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.

  • Familiarize oneself with the aspects of love depicted in Sternberg's triangular model of love.
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Jacob GarrettApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love, a relationship that has intimacy (sharing feelings and closeness) without passion or commitment is classified as "liking."