According to Gottman's (1979)structural Model of Marital Interaction,which Is NOT

question 25

Multiple Choice

According to Gottman's (1979) structural model of marital interaction,which is NOT true of unhappy couples compared to happy couples? Unhappy couples:

• A) show less positive behavior.
• B) show more reciprocity of negative behaviors.
• C) use more cognitive editing.
• D) have more predictable behavior patterns.

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Definitions:

Advance Limits

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Increase Effort

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