Gottman's Research Identifying Factors That Create a Good Relationship Suggests

question 48

Multiple Choice

Gottman's research identifying factors that create a good relationship suggests that one reason why parent-child attachment seems to predict the quality of subsequent adult relationships may be that:

• A) a secure attachment will lead to a better ability to create positive experiences
• B) the qualities that create good relationships are those of good parents
• C) an avoidant attachment would inhibit the ability to express affection
• D) an anxious attachment might interfere with validating your partner

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