Question

the graph to the right shows that the three components of love, namely passion, intimacy, and commitment, progress differently over time. passion peaks early in a relationship and then declines. by contrast, intimacy and commitment build gradually. what is the maximum level of intensity for passion? after how many years in a relationship does this occur? the maximum level of intensity for passion is \boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Locate passion's peak on graph

Identify the highest point of the "Passion" dotted curve.

Step2: Read y-value (intensity)

The peak's y-coordinate is 9, so intensity = 9.

Step3: Read x-value (years)

The peak's x-coordinate is 1, so years = 1.

Answer:

The maximum level of intensity for passion is 9, and this occurs after 1 year in a relationship.