Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's love triangle?

• A. Intimacy
• B. Passion
• C. Jealousy
• D. Commitment

Answer: (C)

Sternberg's theory of love is built on three core components: intimacy, which covers closeness and warmth; passion, the drive related to romance and physical attraction; and commitment, the decision to stay with someone. These dimensions combine in different ways to produce various forms of love, such as romantic love (intimacy plus passion), companionate love (intimacy plus commitment), or consummate love (all three). Jealousy does not appear as a dimension in the model; it can show up in relationships of any type, but it isn’t one of the fundamental components that define the love triangle.