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go.lag

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One strategy that couples can use to maintain positive communication is to work on preventing any of the four horsemen of the relationship apocalypse. Which of the following are the four horsemen?
 
  a. criticism, contempt, defensiveness, criticism
  b. contempt, defensiveness, commitment, stonewalling
  c. stonewalling, criticism, contempt, complaining
  d. criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling

Question 2

Zora and Anthony insult each other to the point that their interactions are abusive. According to Gottman, Zora and Anthony use _______ as their main communication style.
 
  a. defensiveness
  b. criticism
  c. contempt
  d. stonewalling



karmakat49

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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