Which one of the following items best represents an external locus of control?
a. blaming outside influences for your behavior
b. self-expectations
c. personal thoughts
d. openness to change

the right answer is a

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.