According to marital researcher Gottman, what are the four behaviours (termed the "Four Horseman of the Apocalypse") that are significantly associated with poor marital outcomes?
A)criticism, pessimism, defensiveness, and anger
B)criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling
C)pessimism, contempt, defensiveness, and anger
D)pessimism, contempt, anger, and stonewalling

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Gottman's research identifies criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling as the four behaviors most predictive of divorce or poor marital outcomes, which he metaphorically refers to as the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."

According to Marital Researcher Gottman, What Are the Four Behaviours