An adult vervent monkey sees a jaguar approaching. he cries out loudly, warning all the other vervent monkeys in the area of danger.

why is this behavior considered altruistic?
a.
the monkey will gain social praise for its behavior.
b.
the monkey is putting itself at risk for other individuals.
c.
the monkey understands that the jaguar is not a threat.
d.
the monkey does not believe others can spread a warning.

intimacy, passion and commitment are the components of a interpersonal relationship emphasized in the triangular theory of love by robert sternberg.

the triangular theory of love says love can be comprehend as this componest form the vertices of a triangle.  

intimacy relates to feelings such as of closeness and connection;

passion relates the drives that brings people together, as physical attraction.

commitment relates to the being in a long-term relationship.