In Gottman's studies, the presence of four behaviors during a couple's argument predicted divorce with 85% accuracy. Criticism, one of the four horsemen, is best described as:

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Criticism, as described by Gottman, involves making a negative judgment or statement about one's partner that suggests a flaw in their character, rather than addressing a specific behavior or issue. This is different from a complaint, which would focus on a specific action or situation.

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