Kim and Joe get into a heated argument.Joe reacts by storming out of the room and slamming the door behind him.This situation is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?
A)apathy
B)withdrawal
C)defensiveness
D)contempt

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Joe's reaction of storming out and slamming the door is an example of withdrawal, which is a destructive pattern of interaction identified by Gottman. Withdrawal refers to one partner shutting down, disengaging, or walking away from the conversation, which prevents any resolution or progress in the argument.

Kim and Joe Get into a Heated Argument