Ethan and Rita are infatuated with one another. Whenever they see each other, their hearts pound and they feel sexually excited. They also think about one another constantly when they are apart. Social psychologists would say that they are experiencing ____. ​

A) passionate love
B) companionate love
C) committed love
D) affectionate love

Passionate Love

An intense, emotional state of longing and desire often characterized by feelings of attraction, affection, and fantasy about a romantic partner.

Infatuated

Strong but short-lived passion or admiration for someone.

Sexually Excited

The state of arousal or heightened sexual interest triggered by stimuli, thoughts, or interactions.