"You think I'm being selfish? When was the last time you did something nice for me?" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?
A)apathy
B)withdrawal
C)defensiveness
D)retraction

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This statement is an example of defensiveness, which is one of the four destructive patterns of interaction identified by Gottman. Defensiveness is a response to criticism that involves playing the victim, making excuses, or denying responsibility. In this statement, the speaker is deflecting criticism by pointing out the other person's supposed failure to be kind.

"You Think I'm Being Selfish? When Was the Last Time