According to Gottman's Couple Typology, Which Type of Couple Handles

question 34

Multiple Choice

According to Gottman's couple typology, which type of couple handles disagreements in a way that is open, but their discussions tend to be competitive rather than cooperative?

• A) validating
• B) volatile
• C) conflict-avoidant
• D) hostile

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