Love & Communication

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to love and communication theories, providing definitions useful for exam preparation.

Passionate Love

An intense, obsessive love often characterized by strong physical arousal and emotional connection.

Cognitive Label

The process through which physical arousal is interpreted as love, influenced by cultural expectations.

Lee's Styles of Love

A model identifying six different styles of love including Eros, Mania, Ludus, Pragma, Storge, and Agape.

Triangular Theory of Love

A theory proposing that love is composed of three components: passion, commitment, and intimacy.

Companionate Love

A type of love characterized by deep emotional closeness and commitment, often lacking sexual attraction.

Attachment Theory of Love

A theory suggesting that early relationships influence adult attachment styles, affecting the quality of later romantic relationships.

Self-Disclosure

The act of revealing personal thoughts and feelings to another, which is essential for emotional intimacy in relationships.

Gottman's Research

A framework for maintaining relationships that includes building shared purpose, understanding partner's perspectives, and effective conflict resolution.

Jealousy

An emotional response characterized by insecurity and fear of losing a partner, often influenced by varying emotional and physical intimacy.

Eros

Lee's style of love that focuses on passionate attraction and beauty in a partner.

Passion (Triangular Theory)

The motivational component of love that includes physical attraction, sexual arousal, and a strong desire for emotional union with the partner.

Intimacy (Triangular Theory)

The emotional component of love that involves feelings of closeness, boundedness, self-disclosure, and connection to the partner.

Commitment (Triangular Theory)

The cognitive component of love that reflects the decision to stay with a partner and the long-term dedication to maintain the relationship.

Mania (Lee's Styles of Love)

A possessive and dependent love, characterized by intense highs and lows, often associated with jealousy and obsession.

Ludus (Lee's Styles of Love)

A playful, uncommitted love style focused on having fun and enjoying multiple partners without deep emotional entanglement.

Pragma (Lee's Styles of Love)

A pragmatic and logical love style, where partners are chosen based on practical considerations and shared goals.

Storge (Lee's Styles of Love)

A peaceful and affectionate love that develops slowly from friendship and shared experiences, emphasizing companionship.

Agape (Lee's Styles of Love)

A selfless and altruistic love, characterized by giving to one's partner without expecting anything in return; a compassionate and unconditional love.