Which of the Following Are the Four Communication Patterns Gottman

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the four communication patterns Gottman calls the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."

• A) Contempt,criticism,belligerence,and blaming
• B) Defensiveness,stonewalling,contempt,and criticism
• C) Stonewalling,defensiveness,belligerence,and contempt
• D) Ineffective,derisiveness,contempt,and criticism

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Definitions:

Alteration

The act of making changes to a document, garment, or object that results in a modification of its original state.

Negotiable Instrument

A written agreement that commits to paying a precise amount of money, on demand or at a fixed time, with the person who will make the payment clearly identified on it.

Original Tenor

The initial agreed-upon duration or terms of a financial instrument or loan.

Conditional Indorsement

A stipulation placed on a negotiable instrument (like a check) that modifies the way the instrument is to be redeemed.