What Is the "Magic Ratio" of Positive:negative Events for Successful

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is the "magic ratio" of positive:negative events for successful marriages according to John Gottman?

• A) 3:3
• B) 5:1
• C) 2:4
• D) 10:1

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Definitions:

Autonomic System

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Nerve Cells

Also known as neurons, these are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in emotional processing, particularly fear and pleasure responses.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in learning and memory, especially the consolidation of short-term to long-term memory.