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Which of the following statements about romantic love is true?

Males show lower anxiety about romantic love than females.

Identify a true statement about parenting

Most parents learn parenting practices from their own parents.

Which theorist proposed a triarchic theory of love?

Robert J. Sternberg

One of the benefits of a good marriage is

increased longevity.

According to Erik Erikson, which of the following is the sixth developmental stage?

intimacy versus isolation

According to Robert J. Sternberg's triangular theory of love, ________ is physical and sexual attraction to another.

passion

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love is characterized by the dimensions of

passion, commitment, and intimacy.

Which of the following is another name for romantic love?

passionate love

Secure attachment to parents during childhood correlates with

secure attachment to romantic partners in adulthood.

Individuals with an anxious attachment style

demand closeness in relationships and are less trusting and more emotional.