PSY 306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3-5: Unit, Concealed Ovulation, Vasopressin
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What is love: intimacy: warmth toward another person that arises from feelings of closeness, passion: intense romantic feelings and sexual desire for another person, commitment: long-term, involves decision making. Some cultures diagnose symptoms of love (south indian tamil families, mayakkam) commitment. Researchers believe that these three components are measures of the amount of love in a relationship. Classification of love styles based on these three combinations. Empty love : commitment but no intimacy or passion. Foolish love : passion and commitment but no intimacy. Liking love : intimacy without passion or commitment. Romantic love : passion and intimacy but no commitment. Infatuation love : passion but no intimacy or commitment. Companionate love : intimacy and commitment but no passion. Consummate love : perfect blend of all three. Eeg used as participants envisioned a joyful scene with a loved one, and and control scene in an empty. Conclusion: huge differences in brain activity; more complex brain-wave patterns.
