One Strategy That Couples Can Use to Maintain Positive Communication

question 29

Multiple Choice

One strategy that couples can use to maintain positive communication is to work on preventing any of the "four horsemen of the relationship apocalypse." Which of the following are the four horsemen?

• A) criticism, contempt, defensiveness, criticism
• B) contempt, defensiveness, commitment, stonewalling
• C) stonewalling, criticism, contempt, complaining
• D) criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling

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Definitions:

Feedback

Information provided as a response to an action, performance, or process, aimed at improving or affirming the action or process.

Marginal Listening

A poor form of listening where the listener gives minimal attention to the speaker, often leading to misunderstandings or miscommunication.

Active Listening

A technique of listening that involves paying full attention to the speaker, understanding their message, responding appropriately, and remembering the discussion, indicating respect and empathy.

Listening Level

The degree of attention and understanding demonstrated when receiving and processing information auditorily.