Pumarada, Kirk Jeron M.

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1.How does Sternberg explain love and relationships? What are its components? Are they useful concepts
in analyzing any love experience(s) you have had? In what way ?

- The theory of psychologist Robert Sternberg divides love into three categories: intimacy, passion,
and commitment. It's crucial to understand that a relationship built on a single pillar is less likely
to last than one built on two or more. Yes they are useful concepts in analyzing any love
experience that I’ve had. If intimacy and commitment are never developed, the relationship may
die once the initial spark of passion is gone. Empty love in the theory of love includes the
commitment point of the triangle, but does not include passion or intimacy.
2.Search the web. What social policies, if any, presently exist to discourage couples who are experiencing
dating violence from getting married? What new policies might be enacted to further discourage
dating violence?
- Primary prevention requires changing the social conditions, such as gender inequality, that
excuse, justify or even promote violence against women and their children. Domestic and Cohabitation
Relationships Violence Ordinance (1986) The Domestic and Cohabitation Relationships Violence
Ordinance superseded the earlier Domestic Violence Ordinance. It extends protections beyond married
couples to both opposite-sex and same-sex cohabitants. One type of relief it offers is an injunction from
the District Court or the Court of First Instance, which restrains the offender from using violence against
the applicant or excludes the offender from the shared home or from other specified area. While the new
policies, Code of the Administrative Offences of the Republic of Belarus (2003)
Domestic and intimate partner violence.
Article 9.1 of the Administrative Code prohibits the intentional infliction of bodily harm and other acts of
violence. This encompasses the intentional infliction of bodily injury which has not resulted in a short-
term impairment of health or a minor permanent disability, battery, and the intentional infliction of pain,
physical or mental suffering committed against a close relative or family member. If breached, the
penalties are a fine or administrative arrest. Article 17.1 of the Administrative Code prohibits instances of
insult and other actions that disturb public order. If breached, the penalties are a fine or administrative
arrest.
3. .Compare and contrast them. Use a Venn diagram in comparing and contrasting them.
Guide questions:
1. What is the philosophy of Triangular Love Theory?
2. What is the philosophy of Attachment Theory?
3. What are their similarities and differences?
Triangular love theory Attachment theory

Commitment Intimacy
Companionate Love Affection
Consummate Theory Passion
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