John Gottman Can Observe the Way Couples Communicate, Even for Just

question 30

Multiple Choice

John Gottman can observe the way couples communicate, even for just a few minutes, and can predict with 90% accuracy whether the relationship will last or not. He identified four "relationship killers." Which one did he not mention?

• A)defensiveness and blaming
• B)stonewalling, withdrawal, and passivity
• C)contempt, name calling, and mockery
• D)financial conflicts and infidelity
• E)criticism and verbal attacks

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