Research generally reveals that the frequency with which spouses express criticism and contempt during conflict is _______ their marital satisfaction.
A) unrelated to
B) positively correlated with
C) negatively correlated with
D) not correlated with

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Research has shown that the frequency with which spouses express criticism and contempt during conflict is negatively correlated with their marital satisfaction. In other words, the more criticism and contempt are present during conflict, the less satisfied spouses tend to be with their marriage.

Research Generally Reveals That the Frequency with Which Spouses Express