In Gottman's (1999)research,which of the Following "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

question 10

Multiple Choice

In Gottman's (1999) research,which of the following "four horsemen of the apocalypse" behaviors is particularly destructive and perhaps most predictive of relationship failure?

• A)Criticism
• B)Defensiveness
• C)Contempt
• D)Stonewalling

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Symptoms

Behaviors or reactions that are counterproductive to coping with problems or issues in a healthy way.

Conditioned Responses

Learned reactions or responses to previously neutral stimuli that have been associated with a significant event, like Pavlov's dogs salivating at the sound of a bell.

Irrational Thinking

Cognitive processes that are not based on logic or rationality, often leading to erroneous conclusions or actions.

Aversive Conditioning

A behavioral training method that uses negative stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors.