Regarding Gottman and Krokoff's Three Patterns of Problem Communications, the Pattern

question 52

Multiple Choice

Regarding Gottman and Krokoff's three patterns of problem communications, the pattern involving defensiveness often includes

• A) being too rational.
• B) a repression of feelings.
• C) whining.
• D) refusal to talk with one's partner.

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