Which of the Following Statements About the Gottman Method Couples

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Gottman method couples therapy approach is NOT true?

• A) The therapist coaches couples to develop the interaction patterns that distinguish successful marriages from marriages that end in breakup.
• B) This model is grounded entirely in research results rather than theory.
• C) Improving communication helps couples stay together.
• D) Better communication produces short-term gains but does not significantly affect whether or not couples stay together.

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