John Gottman found that the ratio of positive to negative interactions in a relationship:
A) Is unrelated to level of distress.
B) Goes up as couples experience more distress.
C) Goes down as couples experience more distress.
D) Cannot be measure in distressed couples.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gottman found that as couples experience more distress, the ratio of positive to negative interactions goes down. This is known as the "negativity threshold." Couples who have a ratio of less than 5 positive interactions to 1 negative interaction are considered to be at risk for divorce.

John Gottman Found That the Ratio of Positive to Negative