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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Definitions:

Depolarization

The reduction in membrane potential that makes a neuron more likely to produce an action potential.

G Protein

A form of protein that serves as a cellular molecular switch, playing a role in conveying signals from external stimuli into the cell's inside.

Conjunctiva

Mucous membrane covering the anterior surface of the eyeball and lining the lids.

Choroid

Portion of the vascular tunic associated with the sclera of the eye.