Author Question: In Gottman's studies, the presence of four behaviors during a couple's argument predicted divorce ... (Read 45 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

In Gottman's studies, the presence of four behaviors during a couple's argument predicted divorce with 85 accuracy. Criticism, one of the four horsemen, is best described as:

A) seeing oneself as superior to one's partner.
B) a statement that implies something is globally wrong with the partner.
C) when the listener withdraws from interaction, either physically or mentally.
D) a way to ward off attack and defensiveness claims.

Question 2

In the Gottman method of couples therapy, what role does the therapist have with his or her clients?

A) Coach
B) Observer
C) Peer
D) Partner