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asmith134

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Based on observations of marital interactions, John Gottman classified four problematic communication styles. How would he describe the problem labeled as contempt?
 
  a. A spouse shows disinterest in the marriage.
  b. A spouse is consistently isolated and withdrawn.
  c. A spouse hurls angry insults at the other spouse.
  d. A spouse denies responsibility for the marital problem.

Question 2

Research has shown that, compared to more traditional unions, marriages in which both spouses are androgynous are
 
  a. happier and less distressed.
  b. virtually no different in regard to stress or communications.
  c. less happy and more distressed.
  d. less stressful initially, but the level of stress eventually rises dramatically.



vish98

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.



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