Which of the Following Are the Four Destructive Patterns of Interaction

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the four destructive patterns of interaction, as identified by Gottman?

• A)Disparagement, disapproval, defensiveness, and withdrawal
• B)Condescension, contempt, disrespect, and defensiveness
• C)Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and withdrawal
• D)Aggressiveness, submissiveness, defensiveness, and derision

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