Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Four

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four patterns of destructive interaction identified by Gottman (1994) ?

• A)criticism
• B)contempt
• C)explosiveness
• D)defensiveness

Analyze the ethical considerations in selecting research methods.

Grasp the importance of controlling variables in experimental research.

Understand basic statistical concepts used in psychological research.

Understand different measures of central tendency and their sensitivity to extreme scores.

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