In Order to Develop His Theory of the Role of Marital

question 81

Multiple Choice

In order to develop his theory of the role of marital communication and risk factors for divorce, Gottman

• A) analyzed his own marital experiences and those of three close friends.
• B) did an Internet survey of 500 couples.
• C) observed couples at 20 shopping malls in the United States over a period of two months.
• D) studied over 50 couples using a combination of interview and observational techniques.

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