Ethan and Lucas Communicate Frequently and Have Developed a Pattern

question 35

Multiple Choice

Ethan and Lucas communicate frequently and have developed a pattern of listening carefully and reinforcing each other's differing opinions. They are an example of which of Gottman's styles of successful coupling?

• A) Validating couples
• B) Avoidant couples
• C) Harmonious couples
• D) Volatile couples

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Definitions:

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a pituitary hormone that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces essential hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.

Graves' Disease

An autoimmune disorder characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones, leading to hyperthyroidism.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.