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Reva and David have been married for almost 20 years. When Reva expresses to David how frustrated she is with his lack of attention to her, David turns up the volume on the TV but otherwise does not respond to Reva at all. Davidl's behavior could be termed _________
 
  A) belligerence.
  B) leveling.
  C) stonewalling.
  D) editing.

Question 2

James has figured out that his husband, Arturo, is having an affair. James feels so angry and rejected he has had thoughts of being unfaithful himself. James's friends think Arturo is terrible, and they have been encouraging James to leave Arturo. Instead of telling Arturo what he has considered doing, and what his friends think of Arturo, James simply tells Arturo that he is very hurt, and he would like Arturo to break off this other relationship. By not telling Arturo things that likely would only hurt him and complicate the matter, James is using which of Gottman's techniques?
 
  A) Leveling.
  B) Editing.
  C) Stonewalling.
  D) Unconditional positive regard.


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momolu

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


awywial

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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