Hal and Bernice have been married for just nine months, and like any newly married couple they tend to argue from time to time. According to the model of Gottman and Levenson (2000), if their conflicts include ____, their marriage will have a higher likelihood of ending in divorce.
A) silence
B) an unwillingness to address important issues
C) displays of negative emotions
D) masking real issues with romantic outings

Question

Hal and Bernice have been married for just nine months, and like any newly married couple they tend to argue from time to time. According to the model of Gottman and Levenson (2000), if their conflicts include ____, their marriage will have a higher likelihood of ending in divorce.​
A) silence​
B) ​an unwillingness to address important issues
C) ​displays of negative emotions
D) ​masking real issues with romantic outings

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Gottman and Levenson's model, conflicts that include displays of negative emotions, such as criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling, are the strongest indicators of potential divorce.

Hal and Bernice Have Been Married for Just Nine Months