The Primary Similarity Shared by Volatile, Validating, and Avoider Couples

question 7

Multiple Choice

The primary similarity shared by volatile, validating, and avoider couples in Gottman and Levenson's (1992) typology is _______.

• A) negative affect reciprocity
• B) demand-withdraw
• C) a 5:1 positive-to-negative affective behavior ratio
• D) a commitment to marriage as an institution

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Definitions:

Construction Method

Techniques, materials, and processes used in the building of structures, varying greatly across cultures and historical periods.

Mortise-and-Tenon System

A woodworking or masonry joint that connects two pieces of material through a cutout (mortise) and a projecting piece (tenon) that fits inside the cutout.

Kamakura Period

A period in Japanese history (1185-1333) marked by the rise of the samurai class and the establishment of feudalism.

Sociopolitical Force

A term referring to the influence and interplay of societal and political factors on events and behaviors.