According to Gottman (1994),_______ Refers to Denying Responsibility,making Excuses,replying with a Complaint

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to Gottman (1994) ,_______ refers to denying responsibility,making excuses,replying with a complaint of one's own,and other self-protective responses,instead of addressing the problem.

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

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Definitions:

Sexualized Violence

Acts of violence or coercion that are sexual in nature, used to exert power and control over the victim.

Inequities

Refers to unfair, avoidable differences arising from poor governance, corruption, or cultural exclusion.

Not-For-Profit

An organization that operates for purposes other than making profit, often focused on social, educational, or charitable objectives, re-investing excess revenue in its mission.

Critical Social Theory

A framework for critiquing and changing society as a whole, focusing on the structures that create power imbalances, oppression, and inequalities.