Psychology of love 101
Sternberg, Karin, 1976-2016
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Abstract: This incisive text provides a comprehensive tour of both classic and contemporary theories and research on the how and why of human love. In addition to presenting the major biological, social, and cultural theories that have been developed on this topic, the book looks at what research has shown us about such essential issues as basic attraction, the life course of relationships, how personality and environment affect love, and how therapeutic interventions can sometimes improve relationships.
Main title:
Psychology of love 101 / Karin Sternberg, PhD.
Author:
Sternberg, Karin, 1976-, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
New York [New York] : Springer Publishing Company, [2014]Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2016.
Collation:
1 online resource (16 entries) : 7 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-195).Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xi, 205 pages : illustrations
Contents:
Introduction: the nature of love -- Love from a biological perspective -- Are there different kinds of love? Taxonomic approaches -- Cultural theories of love -- A primer on methods: constructing a love scale -- Interpersonal attraction -- Stages of relationships: how relationships are formed, maintained, and ended -- Online dating -- Love and personality -- Relationship challenges: questions and answers.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781785398698 (electronic version)9780826109354 (print)9780826109330 (e-book)
Dewey class:
152.41
LC class:
BF575.L8
Language:
English
BRN:
501898
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